Safeguarding in Schools & Colleges

Welcome to our online course, “Safeguarding in Schools & Colleges.” Safeguarding is a fundamental responsibility in educational settings, ensuring the well-being, health, and security of all students. It encompasses a broad spectrum of measures designed to protect children and young adults from harm, abuse, and neglect, creating a safe and supportive environment conducive to learning and personal growth.

The importance of safeguarding cannot be overstated. Schools and colleges are entrusted with the care of students for a significant portion of their day, making it crucial for educators and staff to be vigilant and proactive in identifying and addressing any potential risks. Effective safeguarding practices help to foster a culture of trust and respect, empowering students to thrive both academically and personally.

Moreover, safeguarding is not just about reacting to incidents; it involves a proactive approach that includes educating students about their rights, promoting safe practices, and establishing robust policies and procedures. This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement comprehensive safeguarding strategies, ensuring that you can contribute to a secure and nurturing educational environment. Join us as we explore the critical aspects of safeguarding and work together to make our schools and colleges safer places for all.

Whether you are working for Opogo in schools and colleges across the UK or a permanent member of staff in an individual school or college, this course offers a foundation for your understanding of Safeguarding.

Your trainer

Phil Denton is the Director of Learn. He is a former headteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead with over 20 years of experience. Phil has led training on safeguarding across schools and has structured this course in a way that will allow you to understand the key themes, terminology and policy that surrounds safeguarding. Phil’s experience of leading multi-agency reviews, whole school safeguarding and more, allows him to share the basics you will need to know as a UK educator.

Resources

In the materials section of this course, you will be able to embed your learning by read the key information and terminology. There are also sections for reflection for each lesson. Watch each video, utilise the worksheets, note the attached documents mentioned in this course and take the quiz at the end in order to gain your certificate for this fundamental aspect of being an effective educator.

For more information about working with Opogo or if you have questions about this course, please email: hello@opogo.com.

Each lesson has a video of around 10 minutes and a worksheet. Therefore, this course should take you around 2 hours to complete.