Posts Tagged ‘safeguarding training’
What is Level 3 Safeguarding Training?
Level 3 safeguarding training is for people who do more than spot and pass on concerns. At Level 3 you are expected to take action: contributing to assessments, working with other agencies, writing reports, supporting colleagues and, in many roles, leading safeguarding in your setting. In UK healthcare, Level 3 is a defined competency level…
Read MoreWhat is Level 1/2 Safeguarding Training?
Level 2 safeguarding training is for people who have regular contact with patients, children, families, or the public. It builds on Level 1, which teaches you to spot the signs of abuse and neglect. Level 2 teaches you how to respond. That means knowing what to do with a concern, how to record it and…
Read MoreSafeguarding for Governors
Safeguarding for Governors – A Guide Recent updates to KCSiE introduced an increased onus on school governors to both undertake safeguarding and child protection training and to take an increased role in the safeguarding process. To ensure you remain within the boundaries of the legislation, then, we’ve created a brief guide to safeguarding for governors,…
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 Early Help
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…
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 MoreSafeguarding of Vulnerable Adults
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…
Read MoreWhat are the signs a child is being abused?
No one wants to think about the possibility that a child they know might be a victim of abuse, but it is a sad truth that child abuse and neglect is a very real concern in the United Kingdom. In order to support children who are being neglected or abused, you need to have a…
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 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…
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