Introduction and Context

Embedding safeguarding

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Embedding safeguarding

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An assured safer learning environment

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The video on this screen illustrates the importance of creating a safer learning environment. While watching, think about your own approach.

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Would learners in your organisation feel similarly safe? If not, why?

The example in the video illustrates why creating a safer learning environment is so critical for learners. Safeguarding means that learners:

  • Can feel secure in a supportive environment.
  • Are free to concentrate on learning.
  • Can rely on people in positions of trust.
  • Know how and where to report any concerns.
  • Are assured that any problems that do arise will be properly and effectively dealt with.

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Staff will also benefit from a safer learning environment. The next part looks at the views of a work-based learning assessor.

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How does your organisation's approach to safeguarding give you confidence that your learners are safe?

This section of the video illustrates how having the proper safeguards in place means that staff can focus on their main role. Staff need to trust that the organisation is doing everything it can to minimise the risk of harm to learners.

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The next screen contains a downloadable checklist of safeguarding policies, procedures and systems. Using this will help you to audit the safeguarding approach of your organisation.

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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.