Training · The CURIOUS® Framework

Ask the next question.
Notice what others might miss.

Practical, anti-racist professional curiosity training for anyone working with children, adults or families.

A learner joining a live online training session with a diverse group on screen
Why it matters

The signs were there. No one asked the next question.

Safeguarding reviews keep finding the same thing. Concerns were noticed but not explored. Explanations were accepted at face value. Assumptions went unchallenged.

Professional curiosity is easy to talk about and hard to do, especially under pressure, with high caseloads, or when the people we work with don't look or live like us. The CURIOUS® Framework turns it into a practical way of working.

About the framework

Created in practice, for practice

The CURIOUS® Framework was created by Emily Mitchell-Merron, registered social worker and founder of RiseStrong. It grew out of frontline experience and the repeated lessons of safeguarding reviews.

It gives practitioners a structured, anti-racist approach to professional curiosity that they can use in everyday practice, supervision and decision-making, across children's and adults' safeguarding.

Published in BASW's Professional Social Work magazine
Shared with more than 250 practitioners in a single webinar
A registered trademark, already used in training with frontline organisations
Who it's for

Children's and adults' safeguarding, together

For anyone working with children, adults or families, across education, health, social care, housing, charities and community organisations. Our scenarios cover both children's and adults' safeguarding, so the learning fits whichever setting you work in. No previous training is needed.

What you'll learn
What professional curiosity really means, and why it so often goes missing
How to use the CURIOUS® Framework in day-to-day practice
How bias, assumptions, race and culture shape what we notice
How to ask, record and escalate concerns with confidence
Practical prompts you can take straight back to your role
Two ways to book

Join an open session, or bring it to your team

For individuals

Book an open session

Join practitioners from different organisations and sectors in a live online session.

£85 per person

2.5 hours, live online via Zoom
Real scenarios from children's and adults' safeguarding
Certificate of attendance
See dates and book

Sessions run with a minimum of 6 people. If a session doesn't reach that number, we'll move your place or give you a full refund.

For organisations

Training for your team

Bring CURIOUS® training to your whole team in a private session, shaped around your setting, the people you support and the challenges your team faces.

Delivered online or in person
Scenarios tailored to your team and sector
Ideal for teams, networks and multi-agency groups
Email us about team training

Or email us directly at hello@risestrong.org.uk

Common questions

Do I need any previous training?No. The session works for newer practitioners and experienced leads alike.
Is it CPD certified?You will receive a certificate of attendance, which you can use as evidence of your continuing professional development.
I have access needs. Can you support me?Yes. Email hello@risestrong.org.uk before your session and we will work with you on any adjustments.
Can I book for several colleagues?Yes. For a few people, book each place online. For a whole team, a private session is usually better value.
Practitioner-led. Legally informed. Psychologically safe.
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