Safeguarding for Taxi Drivers
The Department for Transport has issued new proposals that would mean all taxi drivers in the United Kingdom need to pass an enhanced DBS check. Here are just some of the reasons why safeguarding for taxi drivers is important. What is an Enhanced DBS Check? You might already be familiar with DBS checks. They were…
Read MoreThe 6 Principles of Safeguarding
The Care Act In 2015, the UK government introduced a new legislation titled The Care Act 2014. The purpose of this document was to set forth the expectations and responsibilities for carers and people being cared for across the United Kingdom. Included in The Care Act are 6 Principles of Safeguarding. These principles are intended…
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 level of safeguarding training do I need to work in a school?
Safeguarding training is an essential part of continuous professional development for every member of staff who works in a school setting in the United Kingdom. It doesn’t really matter what role you have – whether you’re teaching part-time, working in the admin offices, or locking the gates at the end of the day, you are…
Read More6 Steps to Successful Safeguarding in Schools
It goes without saying that safeguarding is an important and essential topic in any school environment, and every member of staff should be equally invested in promoting the safety and welfare of the students. Here are our 6 steps to successful safeguarding in schools: (1) Create a comprehensive safeguarding policy Every school setting should have…
Read MorePrevent Duty Training
The chances are, you’ve already heard of the Prevent Duty if you work in education in the United Kingdom, but have you ever taken a Prevent Duty training course? Every member of staff who works in a school or education setting in the United Kingdom, or who is employed or self-employed as a childcare provider,…
Read MoreEarly Years Safeguarding Levels
We’re debunking the myths surrounding Early Years safeguarding training. Can you take an online course? Which level of training do you need? And why exactly do Early Years Practitioners need safeguarding training, anyway? What level of safeguarding training do I need to work in the Early Years? Safeguarding levels are no longer referred to when…
Read MoreThe Effects of Child Abuse
According to the NSPCC, 1 in 20 children in the UK have been sexually abused. This is an astonishing number when we take into consideration the fact there are over 11 million children living in the UK today. Sexual abuse and sexual violence are huge safeguarding concerns, and the impact this abuse has on young…
Read MoreOfsted Approved Safeguarding Training
Have you been told that you need Ofsted approved safeguarding training to meet the inspection requirements of your workplace? If so, you might have been told a lie… Do I need Ofsted approved safeguarding training? It is true that you do need safeguarding training if you work with children or vulnerable adults. For many roles,…
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