Female genital mutilation (FGM) – Know the signs

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Female genital mutilation (commonly referred to as FGM) is a form of child abuse that involves partial or total removal of the external female genitalia for non-medical reasons. The practice is common in many cultures, with the largest number of reported cases occurring in African countries such as Egypt, Somalia and Sierra Leone. However, FGM…

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Safeguarding for Taxi Drivers

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The Department for Transport has issued new proposals that would mean all taxi drivers in the United Kingdom need to pass an enhanced DBS check. Here are just some of the reasons why safeguarding for taxi drivers is important. What is an Enhanced DBS Check? You might already be familiar with DBS checks. They were…

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The 6 Principles of Safeguarding

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The Care Act  In 2015, the UK government introduced a new legislation titled The Care Act 2014. The purpose of this document was to set forth the expectations and responsibilities for carers and people being cared for across the United Kingdom. Included in The Care Act are 6 Principles of Safeguarding. These principles are intended…

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Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults

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Safeguarding is a term we all rightly associate with child protection. However, are you aware of the need to place importance on safeguarding of vulnerable adults, too? What exactly does this entail, and is it any different to safeguarding children? What is safeguarding? Safeguarding refers to the processes we take to promote the welfare of…

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What level of safeguarding training do I need to work in a school?

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Safeguarding training is an essential part of continuous professional development for every member of staff who works in a school setting in the United Kingdom. It doesn’t really matter what role you have – whether you’re teaching part-time, working in the admin offices, or locking the gates at the end of the day, you are…

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Prevent Duty Training

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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,…

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Early Years Safeguarding Levels

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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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