Safeguarding Awareness - Online course (1576)
Date: 22/10/2025
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
Community First Members: £55.00
Voluntary Sector/Social Enterprise: £65.00
Statutory/Business: £75.00
IN THIS SESSION :
You will gain an awareness of who might be a vulnerable adult or identify where a child could be at risk; what constitutes maltreatment; how to protect themselves from creating a safeguarding concern and what they should do if they suspect maltreatment of a vulnerable adult or a child.
1. Understanding Safeguarding:
Definition and Importance:
- What safeguarding means: protecting individuals (particularly children and vulnerable adults) from harm, abuse, and neglect.
- Why safeguarding is essential for their role and the organization.
- Legal and Ethical Responsibilities.
2. Recognizing Signs of Abuse and Neglect:
Types of Abuse:
- Physical, emotional, sexual, financial, neglect, and exploitation.
- Examples of each type relevant to their role.
- Indicators of Abuse
- Understanding why individuals may not report abuse (fear, shame, dependency).
3. Responding to Concerns:
How to Handle Disclosures:
- Create a safe and supportive environment.
- Listen actively and let the individual speak freely.
- Use open-ended, non-leading questions.
- Do’s and Don’ts.
4. Reporting Procedures:
Internal Reporting Process:
- Who to report concerns to (e.g., designated safeguarding lead).
- How to record and document concerns accurately.
- External Reporting:
5. Specific Risks Relevant to safeguarding:
Contextual Safeguarding:
- Address risks specific to the organization (e.g., online safety, transport-related risks, financial exploitation).
- Risks related to specific groups, such as children, disabled individuals, or elderly people.
- Cultural Awareness.
6. Preventative Measures:
Promoting a Safeguarding Culture:
- Encouraging open communication and vigilance.
- Regularly reviewing safeguarding policies and practices.
- Training on Boundaries.
DELIVERY: online via Zoom: You will join a small group online to explore the issues identified above, in a supported and informal environment.
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