SAFEGUARDING & SAFETY
Our courses are designed to develop knowledge and confidence whilst identifying and reinforcing good practice. Our training is relaxed yet focused and backed up with high-quality training materials and course evaluation
Our courses are designed to develop knowledge and confidence whilst identifying and reinforcing good practice. Our training is relaxed yet focused and backed up with high-quality training materials and course evaluation
Our Trainer:
Matthew Plumridge has worked in the not-for-profit and charitable sector for over 25 years working with small, medium and large UK and international charities. He is Level 3 trained in safeguarding (Child Protection and Adults at Risk) and has acted as Safeguarding Lead for an HIV Charity and a medium sized Youth Organisation covering Surrey and South London. He is a former Trustee of Volunteering England, Disability Initiative, Toc H and Positive Action (an HIV Charity).
We offer:
- In-house 'face to face' training
- In-house online training ('Live' using Zoom)
Current Prospectus
Child Protection - Level 2
This half-day course aims to raise awareness of child protection and the issues surrounding abuse and its effects on children. It is designed for those who need to have a greater understanding of this difficult subject and for staff / trustees / volunteers working in charitable organisations or a care environment.
Child Protection - Level 3
This one-day course aims to raise awareness of child protection and the issues surrounding abuse, along with its effects on children. It is more scenario based, helping participants gain a greater practical understanding and application of this subject, to their work situation. It is designed for staff / trustees and volunteers working in charitable organisations or a care environment.
Adults at Risk - Level 2
This half-day course aims to raise the awareness of abuse and its effects on adults at risk (safeguarding). It is designed for those who need to have a greater understanding of this difficult subject and for staff / volunteers working in charitable organisations or a care environment.
Adults at Risk - Level 3
This one-day course aims to raise the awareness of abuse and its effects on adults at risk (safeguarding). It is designed for those who need to have a greater understanding of this difficult subject and for staff / volunteers working in charitable organisations or a care environment.
Safeguarding for Senior Managers
This one-day course aims to raise awareness of safeguarding issues in a charitable environment, and an organisation's responsibilities and duty of care to staff, volunteers and public, in response to an incident. It is aimed specifically at Trustees, Senior Managers, Safeguarding Leads and 'Champions' within an organisation.
Lone Working (Personal Safety)
This half-day course supports participants in developing, maintaining or reviewing lone working (personal safety) procedures and practices in their work environment. This is achieved by highlighting personal and Organisational responsibilities, as detailed under relevant legislation, and by raising their awareness of the issues surrounding lone working including potential risks associated with their individual job role.
