CFAB’s expert team delivers specialised training programmes for social workers, solicitors, the judiciary and other professionals working on child protection cases with an international element. Our trainers are qualified social workers with direct experience of cross-border casework. They have an in-depth understanding of local authority processes, current issues and an up-to-date understanding of national and international legislation and best practice. Please see our list of training courses below and scroll to view our upcoming training:

Lunch & Learn Sessions
CFAB are now offering FREE Lunch & Learn sessions on issues related to international child protection.

Our next session, Beyond Borders: Arranging assessments overseas will be held on the 27th May 2026 and aims to support practitioners in understanding how to explore potential carers overseas and obtain assessments that are legally compliant and capable of informing decisions about whether an international placement is in a child’s best interests. Book your place here.

Part 2 training on good practice when working with refugees in the UK will be held online on 22nd July 2026. To book your place on this highly commended training, click here. You can also find recordings of all our previous Lunch & Learn sessions on our YouTube channel including Part 1 here.

Resources supporting families from overseas will be held on the 16th September 2026 and more info will be shared soon. You can reserve your place now here.
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International Social Work Certificate (Self-Study)
CFAB has developed an International Social Work Certificate which will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to handle casework which involves another country. Attendees will also learn about female genital mutilation and how girls can be protected from this form of abuse. You will learn about what it is, where it occurs, how to identify signs of FGM and how best to act on safeguarding concerns. Find out more here.
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University Skills Days
Carefully curated by our expert social workers, our interactive skills days give students the chance to explore a variety of topics relating to international social work, including international safeguarding and child protection. The day includes plenty of discussion and activities to keep your students engaged.  

Best Interest Assessments for Unaccompanied Children
Improve your understanding of how and why children come to the UK, learn how to assess the best long-term plans for a child and gain a greater understanding of national and international legislation.
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Pre-placement Preparation Sessions for Kinship Carers
Pre-placement support sessions for carers, tailored to individual family needs. For further information on these sessions, please click here.

We also welcome requests for bespoke training to be developed for your organisation in a specific area. CFAB’s trainers will travel to you to deliver the course or deliver the course virtually. Half day and full day training sessions are available. For further information, please email training@cfab.org.uk or call 020 7735 8941.


For more information on the services we offer, please read our Service Brochure.