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Upcoming Training
Lunch & Learn - Resources supporting families from overseas
This Lunch and Learn will provide a brief introduction to key resources available to support UK frontline professionals working with children and families where there is an international context. The session focuses on international safeguarding responsibilities and effective cross‑border cooperation. Using practical examples, the session will explore appropriate professional responses to cross border safeguarding cases, including the role that CFAB and other key agencies can play in supporting Local Authorities. It will also highlight how international legal frameworks shape and influence the protection of children across borders.
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September 16, 2026
Training
Our Training Courses
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 previous session, Beyond Borders: Arranging assessments overseas aimed 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. Watch the recording here.
Both parts of our training covering good practice when working with refugees in the UK are available, alongside all of our previous Lunch & Learn, sessions on our YouTube channel.
Resources supporting families from overseas will be held on the 16th September 2026 and you can reserve your place here.
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.
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.
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.
Lunch & Learn Sessions
CFAB are now offering FREE Lunch & Learn sessions on issues related to international child protection.
Our previous session, Beyond Borders: Arranging assessments overseas aimed 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. Watch the recording here.
Both parts of our training covering good practice when working with refugees in the UK are available, alongside all of our previous Lunch & Learn, sessions on our YouTube channel.
Resources supporting families from overseas will be held on the 16th September 2026 and you can reserve your place here.
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.
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.
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.
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