Staff training: completing a CPOMS incident form effectively and consistently
Session Type
Online
Date and Time
11th February 2026
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Number of Places Available
35
Location
Online
Session Description
Introduction
This training session reiterates the importance of effective record keeping for all staff and outlines the key expectations of high-quality records. It aims to ensure that staff fully understand the importance of consistency in the quality of all incidents submitted.
Many schools may have organised the set-up of their system some time ago and staff may never have received specific training. Our consultant offers an interactive session with several examples shared as learning points.
Attendees
This training is suitable for:
All staff who are in contact with children and are expected to record incidents on CPOMS, including:
- Designated safeguarding leads and senior leaders
- Teachers, pastoral staff, admin, teaching assistants, first aiders, caretakers, lunchtime staff
- Family support officers, welfare staff, attendance officers, school counsellors
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the training, participants will be aware of:
- Their responsibilities in relation to recording safeguarding incidents
- The importance of recording incidents, impact and actions effectively on CPOMS
- When follow-up action is required
- What to consider when recording
- The importance of choosing the correct category to ensure data is correct
We advise that schools refresh staff annually on the expectations of record-keeping.
Costs
Education SLAs
Enhanced......... £25 per school
Core.................. £50 per school
Non-SLA......... £100 per school
Corporate and community
Membership......... n/a
Non-membership.................. £100 per school
Our Terms
Please note that you will be charged for any none attendance on the day unless the space is cancelled 48 hours previous.