Posts Tagged ‘Online Child Protection Training’
KCSiE 2026: What’s New? Full Summary of the Changes
The Department for Education has published Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) 2026. The new statutory guidance is out “for information”, and it comes into force on 1 September 2026, replacing KCSiE 2025. If you are a designated safeguarding lead (DSL), headteacher, governor or trustee, this is the moment to get ahead. Below is a…
Read MoreSection 175 of the Education Act 2002
Section 175 of the Education Act 2002 places a legal duty on local authorities, maintained schools and further education colleges to make arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. In simple terms, it is the law that says schools must take safeguarding seriously and have proper arrangements in place to keep children safe.…
Read MoreSafeguarding Training FAQs – Your Questions Answered
No matter what level you’re at or what industry you’re in, you will likely have many questions when it comes to safeguarding training. Our general safeguarding FAQs cover the whole spectrum of training and what it entails, including questions about course contents, cost, timings and the relevant legislation. Here, we take you through our safeguarding…
Read MorePrevent Duty Training
The chances are, you’ve already heard of the Prevent Duty if you work in education in the United Kingdom, but have you ever taken a Prevent Duty training course? Every member of staff who works in a school or education setting in the United Kingdom, or who is employed or self-employed as a childcare provider,…
Read MoreSelf-Harm in Young People
Self-harm is becoming increasingly common amongst young people in the United Kingdom, but there are still many misconceptions surrounding the issue that show we still have a long way to go towards understanding self-harm, the causes and indicators, and how we can help young people who are self-harming. What is self-harm? Many people think that…
Read MoreWhat to do if you suspect abuse
Before reading, please note: If you suspect that an individual is at immediate risk of danger or harm, you should always dial 999 in the first instance. The best safeguarding practice involves following the standard processes and procedures set in place by your workplace, which is why it’s so important to continually refresh your safeguarding…
Read MoreE-Safety for Parents
At school and at home, and for kids of all ages, it’s really important to revisit the basics of e-safety for parents often. But aside from enabling parental controls on our home internet, what other e-safety for parents advice should we be aware of to keep our children safe online? Basic e-safety advice for parents…
Read MoreIs Safeguarding Training a Legal Requirement?
When it comes to safeguarding training and the law, it’s always better to be safe than sorry. In this blog we define what safeguarding training is, who needs to take it and is it a legal requirement to take safeguarding training in the United Kingdom? What is safeguarding training? You might be familiar with safeguarding…
Read More6 Steps to Successful Safeguarding in Schools
It goes without saying that safeguarding is an important and essential topic in any school environment, and every member of staff should be equally invested in promoting the safety and welfare of the students. Here are our 6 steps to successful safeguarding in schools: (1) Create a comprehensive safeguarding policy Every school setting should have…
Read MoreEarly Years Safeguarding Levels
We’re debunking the myths surrounding Early Years safeguarding training. Can you take an online course? Which level of training do you need? And why exactly do Early Years Practitioners need safeguarding training, anyway? What level of safeguarding training do I need to work in the Early Years? Safeguarding levels are no longer referred to when…
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