Safeguarding Focal Point Training
Blending e-learning with a facilitator-led session, learn to respond to safeguarding reports from a survivor-centred, trauma-informed perspective.
Description
In complex environments where power imbalances and vulnerabilities can lead to harm, a ‘Safeguarding Focal Point’ plays a critical role. They are often the first point of contact when a concern arise, and their response can shape trust in the safeguarding system.
This training equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to handle safeguarding concerns with sensitivity, clarity and accountability, while strengthening a positive safeguarding culture.
Delivered over four weeks, this course combines self-paced e-learning (weeks 1 & 3) with two live, zoom sessions of 90 minutes (weeks 2 & 4). It offers a balance of foundational knowledge, reflective learning, and practical skill-building. Content is customised based on a pre-training survey to ensure relevance to participants’ contexts.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
✅ Define safeguarding and explain its importance in organisational culture
✅ Recognise, respond to, and report safeguarding concerns appropriately
✅ Apply survivor-centred and trauma-informed approaches, including active listening and Psychological First Aid
✅ Understand the role, responsibilities, ethics, boundaries, and limits of a Safeguarding Focal Point
✅ Develop practical strategies and action plans to strengthen a positive safeguarding culture
AT A GLANCE
📍 Venue: Online modules (Weeks 1 & 3) + Zoom workshops (Weeks 2 & 4)
⏰ Duration: 4 weeks: 2 live sessions (90 mins each) + self-paced learning in between
🎓 Learning style: Reading, videos, case studies, interactive e-learning, reflective exercises, and facilitated in-person workshops
👥 Perfect for: Staff appointed as Safeguarding Focal Points, or those responsible for receiving and responding to safeguarding reports.
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