This Safeguarding Refresher Course in Music Education provides a review of your key legal responsibilities and refreshes the introductory knowledge required for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in music educational settings. In this course, you will:

• Gain an overview of the legislation that shapes safeguarding practices in education.
• Learn to identify the four main types of abuse and recognise the signs of abuse and neglect.
• Explore the importance of early help support.
• Understand how to report concerns and access the appropriate support when necessary.
• Recognise the vulnerabilities that can lead to extremism.
• Understand the online safety risks present in schools.

This course is designed to reinforce essential safeguarding skills and knowledge for all professionals.

This module will summarise the course's learning objectives and outcomes.

In this module, will offer an update on the latest changes in guidance and recap on the core safeguarding legislation you should be aware of. You will also gain a snapshot of the different definitions of safeguarding and the roles of safeguarding contacts and agencies.

In this module, it will offer a reminder of the different types of abuse you may need to look out for.

This module offers an overview of the signs of physical, emotional and sexual abuse, along with neglect. Additionally, the module covers key safeguarding issues in more detail.

In this module, you will learn about  the meaning of 'Early Help' support and how these services are part of a broader ‘continuum of support’, known as the 'threshold of needs'.

This module covers the role of safeguarding in online safety within schools and outlines examples of relevant school policies.

This module provides a review of what is meant by extremism and radicalisation. It introduces the Prevent Duty strategy, outlining schools' legal responsibilities and highlights the updated National Referral Form.

This module reviews the key steps for reporting potential abuse, including proper documentation and accessing appropriate support

You will now take all you have learned and apply it to an assessment of your knowledge.