2 hr
£85
Live Session
Professionals
Practical Safeguarding Training
Effective safeguarding training should do more than meet statutory requirements. It should equip professionals with the confidence, knowledge and practical skills to recognise concerns, respond appropriately and safeguard children and young people effectively.
Safeguarding In Practice is a live, interactive safeguarding training course designed for Alternative Provisions, specialist education settings and organisations supporting vulnerable children and young people. This practical safeguarding training combines current statutory guidance with real-world experience, equipping professionals with the knowledge, confidence and professional curiosity to safeguard effectively.
Why Choose Safeguarding In Practice?
Most safeguarding training explains legislation. Safeguarding In Practice goes further by focusing on what safeguarding looks like in everyday practice.
Delivered live by Strategic Safeguarding Manager Ross Thompson, this interactive safeguarding training combines current statutory guidance with practical experience, helping professionals recognise risk, respond confidently and safeguard children more effectively.
This practical safeguarding training equips professionals with the knowledge and decision-making skills needed to respond confidently to safeguarding concerns.
This safeguarding training covers:
• Statutory safeguarding responsibilities
• Attendance and vulnerability
• Contextual safeguarding
• Child exploitation
• Online safety, AI and deepfakes
• Prevent and radicalisation
• Suicide ideation and safety planning
• Professional curiosity and early intervention
You'll leave with greater confidence, practical strategies and a clearer understanding of how to recognise, respond to and manage safeguarding concerns.
What You'll Learn
Develop knowledge, confidence and professional curiosity:
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Recognise safeguarding risks.
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Respond with confidence.
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Apply safeguarding practice.
Who Should Attend?
Ideal for professionals responsible for safeguarding children:
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Alternative Provisions.
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Specialist education settings.
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DSLs, Deputy DSLs and safeguarding leads.
About Ross Thompson
Ross Thompson is a Strategic Safeguarding Manager, and Resilience & Mindset Life Coach with more than 17 years' experience working with children, young people, families and education professionals.
Throughout his career, Ross has led safeguarding practice across mainstream education, Alternative Provision and specialist settings, managing complex safeguarding concerns, supporting vulnerable children and advising professionals on effective safeguarding practice.
Ross believes safeguarding training should leave professionals feeling confident—not overwhelmed. His engaging, practical approach combines current statutory guidance with real-world experience, helping delegates recognise concerns, respond appropriately and safeguard children with greater confidence.
How To Join
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Choose your preferred session date and time.
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Join your live online safeguarding training session.
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Leave with practical knowledge and greater confidence.
Additional Safeguarding Support
Professional safeguarding supervision tailored for Designated Safeguarding Leads, safeguarding professionals and education leaders.
Collaborative safeguarding supervision designed to strengthen decision-making, reflection and safeguarding practice.
Practical safeguarding training helping governors understand their safeguarding responsibilities and provide effective strategic oversight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this safeguarding training designed for?
This safeguarding training is ideal for Alternative Provisions, specialist education settings, schools and organisations supporting vulnerable children and young people. It is suitable for DSLs, Deputy DSLs, senior leaders, teachers, mentors, pastoral staff and safeguarding professionals.
Is the safeguarding training interactive?
Yes. Every session is delivered live online and includes discussion, practical scenarios and opportunities to ask questions throughout, creating a more engaging learning experience than pre-recorded safeguarding courses.
Can we book this safeguarding training for our organisation?
Absolutely. Private safeguarding training sessions are available for Alternative Provisions, specialist education settings and organisations supporting vulnerable children and young people. Please get in touch to discuss group bookings and tailored delivery options.
Will I receive a CPD certificate?
Yes. Every delegate who attends the full safeguarding training session will receive a digital CPD certificate following the course.
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