Safeguarding Course for Tower Hamlets Partnership Members

About Tower Hamlets Education Partnership

The Tower Hamlets Education Partnership (THEP) is a collaborative network of schools and educational institutions in Tower Hamlets, dedicated to improving educational outcomes and ensuring the safety and well-being of all students. THEP works closely with schools, parents, and the community to provide high-quality education and support services, fostering a safe and nurturing environment for every child.

Importance of a Consistent Safeguarding Approach

A consistent safeguarding approach across Tower Hamlets is crucial to ensure that all children and young people are protected from harm and abuse. By standardising safeguarding practices, we can ensure that every child receives the same level of care and protection, regardless of the school they attend. This consistency helps in identifying and addressing safeguarding issues promptly and effectively, creating a safer community for all.

Course Outline

1. Safer Working Practice
   • This module covers the principles and guidelines for maintaining professional boundaries and ensuring safe interactions between staff and students. It includes best practices for preventing misconduct and promoting a safe educational environment.
2. KCSIE Updates
   • Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) is a statutory guidance for schools and colleges. This module provides the latest updates and changes to KCSIE, ensuring that all staff are aware of their responsibilities and the latest safeguarding requirements.
3. Prevent
   • The Prevent strategy is part of the UK’s counter-terrorism strategy, aimed at preventing individuals from being drawn into terrorism. This module educates staff on how to identify and support individuals at risk of radicalisation, and how to implement Prevent duties effectively within the school setting.
4. Spotting the Signs of Self-Harm
   • This module focuses on recognising the signs and symptoms of self-harm among students. It provides guidance on how to approach and support students who may be self-harming, and how to access appropriate help and resources.
5. Trauma-Informed Practice
   • Understanding the impact of trauma on children and young people is essential for effective safeguarding. This module introduces trauma-informed approaches, helping staff to create supportive and responsive environments that recognise and address the effects of trauma.

Additional Courses

We also offer the full KCSIE course along with Safeguarding in Schools and Colleges, which would complement this safeguarding course by providing more in-depth knowledge and practical skills for safeguarding in educational settings.