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Any free "intro to safeguarding" training or resources?

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Saracen · 03/10/2025 22:09

A relative has an interview for a job at a secondary school in England, primarily maintaining IT and DT equipment, possibly with some TA responsibilities too.

They've been given the heads-up that in the interview they'll be expected to demonstrate some awareness of safeguarding. They've never done any safeguarding training, and hope to quickly swot up on the subject in order to impress at interview.

I'm sure if they're offered the job they'll be given proper training, but in the meantime can anyone suggest a quick course or other resource they could use to get an overview of the subject?

I haven't found anything suitable from NSPCC or OpenLearn.

Thanks for your help!

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Katykaty11 · 04/10/2025 08:41

Hi they should read Keeping children safe in education 2025 . Part 1 and annex B

Saracen · 04/10/2025 16:10

Brilliant! That's really helpful. Thank you!

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Myfridgeiscool · 04/10/2025 17:14

https://lgfl.net/Safeguarding/TypesOfHarm

few bits on here @Saracen

Saracen · 04/10/2025 20:27

Myfridgeiscool · 04/10/2025 17:14

https://lgfl.net/Safeguarding/TypesOfHarm

few bits on here @Saracen

Edited

Thanks @Myfridgeiscool ! I'll pass that on.

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Saracen · 15/12/2025 01:50

Thanks again for your help! Updating to say they weren't offered that particular position, but the information came in useful later when they successfully interviewed for a job as a youth worker.

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