Safeguarding in Out-of-School Settings

This course is aimed at anyone who works within an out-of-school settings, especially those working directly with children and young people. This course will provide learners with an understanding of how to and why it’s crucial to promote the safety and welfare of minors in their care.

Guided Learning hours: 2

Learning method: Online

Printable Certificate (CPD Certified)

Assessment type: Auto-marked questions and all knowledge-based units.

In this course, learners will cover:

• What is safeguarding? - In this section, learners will be introduced to the different types of abuse, the signs and behaviours that may indicate abuse is taking place, and the policies and legislation that underpin these types of abuse. Learners will also explore the impact abuse has on survivors.
• The why – Understand why awareness is important - In this section, learners will be able to recognise why safeguarding is important within out-of-school settings, and will explore statistics relating to safeguarding, online safety and child abuse.
• Skills Cast - This section is video content only. Learners will watch interviews with staff who work within out-of-school settings.
• The how – Understand how to protect those at risk and support survivors - In the final section, learners will cover how to recognise, respond and report any safeguarding concerns, understand what ‘multi-agency working’ is, and outline the supportive services and resources available. Learners will also be introduced to ways in which users can promote and implement online safety.