eLearning: Safeguarding essentials

This course explores the problems children and adults at risk can face and the steps your staff should take if they have any concerns.

Creating a positive and safe environment for children and adults at risk is everyone’s responsibility. In this course, you’ll learn how to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns, as well as how to maintain professional relationships with vulnerable people. You’ll also gain practical tips for creating a safe, supportive, and positive environment for everyone.

Course objectives
  • What is safeguarding?
  • Who are “children” and “adults at risk” in the eyes of the law?
  • Forms of abuse (including sexual exploitation, FGM, radicalisation and modern slavery).
  • Common myths and misconceptions about abuse.
  • The scale of the problem.

Course dates

Start: 31 Dec 2025 - 0:00
End: 31 Dec 2025 - 0:00
Safeguarding Essentials

Non-Member Cost: £45 (+VAT)
Member Cost: £35 (+VAT)

You can complete this eLearning course in around 60 minutes.

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