Who is this training for?
This training is suitable for all people and will provide an understanding of safeguarding which can be used in a workplace, activity group or any instance where a person comes into contact with children or adults at risk.  It provides learners with the knowledge to identify a safeguarding concern, listen and appropriately record a disclosure, and report to the appropriate person.

What does the training cover?
The learning outcomes below describe the skills and knowledge you will gain:
• Be aware of safeguarding legislation and guidance
• Be aware of key safeguarding roles
• Be aware of different types of abuse
• Be aware of signs and indicators of abuse and neglect
• Know what action to take if a safeguarding concern arises

The assessment criteria below state the skills, knowledge, and competence  you will acquire by successfully completing the course & will be able to discuss during the final course assessment.
• Define safeguarding
• Know key safeguarding legislation
• State which agencies the safeguarding partnership consist of
• Know who within an organisation has responsibility for safeguarding
• Know different types of abuse
• Give examples of indicators of the following types of abuse:
Physical abuse
Emotional abuse
Sexual abuse
Neglect
• Identify what action to take if a safeguarding concern arises
• Know who safeguarding concerns can be raised to

How does distance learning work?
Training will begin on the first date as a group, via zoom, introducing the course and covering some key topics, much like a standard training course.

You will then be provided with the latest electronic learning resources, including presentations, videos and web links as your main point of reference, to research key areas as independent learning in your own time.  

Throughout the duration of the course you will have contact with our trainers on a regular basis to ask any questions, gain support, monitor progress, provide teaching and to enable discussion and Q&A sessions.

Our trainers will be able to gauge your level of knowledge and understanding and decide if you are ready for the assessment.  

How is this training course assessed?
The final assessment is done in the form of a recorded professional discussion conducted on a one-to-one basis at a time that suits you & the trainer. An hour slot is usually given, but most assessments take approx. 30 mins.