Introduction and Context

Safeguarding in context

Safeguarding aims to promote the welfare of learners by protecting them from all types of abuse. The text opposite shows the differences between safeguarding and child protection.

The responsibility for creating safer learning environments is shared by everyone working in the FE and Skills sector. An open and supportive culture promotes the safety and well-being of all members of the organisation and means that:

  • Learners can thrive and achieve.
  • Staff, volunteers and visitors can feel secure.
  • Everyone is assured that their welfare is a high priority.

Child protection looks at recognising abuse and neglect and acting on it ...

... whereas safeguarding looks at keeping children, young people and adults safe from a much wider range of potential harm, and looks at preventative action, not just reaction.

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Personal support

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Support Me

The following links highlight sources of support for you if you are personally affected by any of the issues raised in this course. Select a link to open it in a new window.

Samaritans A confidential telephone or email listening service if you need to talk about your own experiences.

SupportLine Offers confidential emotional support by telephone, email and post, working to help develop healthy and positive coping strategies. They also keep details of counsellors, agencies and support groups throughout the UK.

Help for Adult Victims of Child Abuse (HAVOCA) Provides support, friendship and advice for any adult whose life has been affected by childhood abuse.

Support for Learners

The following links highlight sources of support for learners or anyone else you know who may be personally affected by any of the issues raised in this course. Select a link to open it in a new window.

ChildLine Offers support, advice and guidance for anyone up to the age of 18 on a variety of topics, including abuse.

Respond A national, free service for children, young people, adults and elders with learning difficulties.

TheSite Young adult oriented searchable website offering support, advice and guidance on a wide range of topics, including abuse.

Information, Advice and Guidance

The following links highlight sources of further information, advice and guidance around the issues raised in this course. Select a link to open it in a new window.

Ann Craft Trust An organisation focused on safeguarding people with learning disabilities.

Department of Health The Department of Health website contains useful information about safeguarding adults.