Safeguarding for Training Providers – High Ridge Training
Safeguarding and Why it Matters to Training Providers High Ridge Training Group comprises three specialised educational training providers, each dedicated to delivering apprenticeship and adult education programmes. The group includes Reach4Skills, Cedars Training Academy and Valkyrie Training. The Challenge Anna Smith, Head of Training and Group Designated Safeguarding and Prevent Lead at High Ridge Training,…
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Young Carers and Safeguarding We write this article as Christmas approaches, a time when many of us look forward to a well-earned break and the opportunity to spend quality time with family and friends. However, for some families, this season serves as a stark reminder of the silent struggles faced by young carers. These are…
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Keeping Children Safe, Helping Families Thrive On 18 November 2024, the Department for Education (DfE) released a policy statement titled “Keeping Children Safe, Helping Families Thrive: Breaking Down the Barriers to Opportunity”. This document outlines the government’s strategic vision for overhauling children’s social care. It sets out a framework for collaboration between national and local…
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Safeguarding Early Help Safeguarding Early Help revolves around early intervention, offering children and families the right support before situations reach a critical point. This proactive framework allows professionals from different agencies to collaborate effectively, identifying and addressing issues before they develop into more serious safeguarding concerns. In this guide, we explore the development of safeguarding…
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Legislation for Safeguarding Children Due to the importance of preventing the harm, abuse and neglect of children and promoting their well-being, legislation for safeguarding has always existed at the heart of children’s child protection policies, procedures and practices. If you are a person or a business who has indirect or direct contact with children, you…
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Safeguarding Training for Volunteers Many organisations benefit from the support of volunteers, who willingly offer their skills and time without financial gain. This is especially prevalent in the third sector, including charities and community organisations, where volunteers help expand services, reach more people and provide expertise at a lower cost. However, volunteers often develop close…
Read MoreSafer Recruitment Checklist
A Safer Recruitment Checklist tool breaks down the safer recruitment process into manageable stages, illustrating what actions should be taken at each step and ensuring a thorough and standardised approach to hiring from the initial job application pack to the final stages of appointment, mentoring and supervision. The Safer Recruitment Checklist also helps in filtering out…
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Safeguarding Training for Charities: A Guide Safeguarding is a critical aspect of any organisation, but for charities, as they often serve vulnerable people, it is especially important. Before we go into more details, it is important to know that charities are bound by specific legislation and regulation to ensure the safety and well-being of their…
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Online Safety Bill Summary The UK Parliament has recently passed a ground-breaking piece of legislation known as the Online Safety Bill, aimed at revolutionising the regulation of the digital and online world. This bill places an emphasis on enhancing the accountability of social media and other online platforms, particularly in terms of safeguarding the online…
Read MoreWhat is a Safeguarding Concern?
A safeguarding concern refers to any suspicion or worry regarding the safety or well-being of an individual, especially a vulnerable person, such as a child, elderly person, or someone with disabilities. A concern typically involves the belief or observation that the person may be experiencing abuse, neglect, exploitation, or harm in some way – these…
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