Safeguarding Essentials
An online course to help you prevent harm, identify risks, and know when and how to report concerns.
Description
Safeguarding is essential. In complex environments where power imbalances and vulnerabilities can easily lead to harm, safeguarding ensures that organisations protect the people they serve, their staff, and their partners. It is not just about compliance — it is about trust, accountability, and living our values in practice.
This course has been developed from global best practice safeguarding standards, and will equip you with the essential knowledge and tools to prevent harm, identify risks, and respond effectively. It will guide you in building awareness, preventing harm, and creating a culture where safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, ultimately creating a positive safeguarding culture.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
✅ Understand what safeguarding is and why it matters
✅ Identify key risks in your workplace and community
✅ Apply basic safeguarding principles in your daily work
✅ Recognise the importance of trauma-informed and survivor centred approaches
✅ Know how and when to raise a safeguarding concern
AT A GLANCE
📍 Location: Online
⏰ Duration: 1-1.5 hours
🎓 Learning style: Reading, videos, case studies, quizzes, interactive content, and reflective exercises
👥 Perfect for: Staff at all levels — especially those new to safeguarding or needing a refresher. No prior expertise is required.
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Testimonials
“Thank you very much for an amazing session. I learned so many useful things!” Anonymous, Sep 2025
