Caldicott Guardian Training: All you need to know
Leadership Through Data works with the UK Caldicott Guardian Council to ensure the level of our course meets their requirements set out by the Council, the CG Manual and the Data Security and Protection toolkit.
Our Caldicott Guardian training course covers all you need to know, whatever your experience or knowledge is.
Caldicott Guardian Training Overview
Are you a new Caldicott Guardian (CG) or need a refresher? Then this is the right training course for you. This one day, in depth course that takes you through the role of the Caldicott Guardian the Caldicott Guardian principles, and/or staff who work in support of the role. We cover role specific topics, and walk through the challenges of information sharing for direct care as well as the relationship between the Senior Information Risk Owner, Data Protection Officer and the Information Governance team. We will look at best practices for reporting to the Board or Governing Body and implementing the Caldicott reviews across the organisation.
Who should attend?
This course is for Caldicott Guardians that are looking for an introduction course to the Caldicott Guardian role. Delegates would include Information Governance Professionals, Caldicott Guardians and their deputies, Data Protection Officers or anyone working in support of the Caldicott Guardian role.

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Caldicott Guardian Training Programme
Time | Agenda |
9.30 - 10:00 | Welcome and goals for the day |
10.00 - 11.30 | The Caldicott Principles. Strict need to know basis means The role of the Caldicott Guardian and responsibilities Working Relationships; Caldicott Guardian vs Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) & Data Protection Officer (DPO). Support for the Caldicott Guardian National Data Reviews and the Data Security Standards. What is the Data Security and Protection Toolkit? The importance of Leadership in the Caldicott Guardian role. |
11.30 - 11:45 | Refreshments |
11:45 - 13.00 | What do you think is 'good' Information Governance? How does 'good' Information Governance contribute to a great service for all? Internal Information Governance Structure. Information Governance Groups and who should attend. Caldicott Logs Data Quality |
13.00 – 13:30 | Lunch and Refreshments |
13.30 – 14:45 | Scenario: Data Breach – Inappropriate Access. What can you do to protect yourself? The Legal Framework. What is Personal and Special Category Data? |
14.45 – 15.00 | Refreshments |
15.00 – 16.30 | Scenarios: Sharing Information Sharing for Direct care, Subject Access Request, Disclosure, Public Interest. Discussion; Anonymisation, Pseudonymisation and Encryption. What the Caldicott Guardian did next? |
16.30 | Summary and Final Questions |
Caldicott Guardian Virtual Training Dates
Trainer | Start Date | End Date | Cost | Book |
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Debbie Topping | 23/Feb/21 | £375 | Book | |
Debbie Topping | 26/Mar/21 | £375 | Book | |
Frank Rankin | 19/Apr/21 | £375 | Book | |
Debbie Topping | 25/May/21 | £375 | Book |
Caldicott Guardian Classroom Training
Our expert trainers provide specialist training for your employees within your company either face to face or virtually. Oue virtual platform has been increasingly popular with our clients, as it reduces the cost for trainer travelling expenses and would also reduce your companies carbon footprint. All delegates will be able to see their trainer and fellow delegates as you would in a meeting room and talk to them live.
We offer our services through a number of cost effective packages, (Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze) for as little as 6 employees to 15 employees per training session.
If you did not find the course you are looking please contact us and we can discuss and design the right course for you. For a no obligation quote, email info@leadershipthroughdata.co.uk or call Sharon, Client Relationship Manager on 07593 438646 or 01206 807267