Safer Organisations

About this unit

This unit looks at how to involve learners in developing a safer learning environment, and particularly how they can be kept informed of the organisation's approach to safeguarding.

Involving and informing helps lead to the development of an inclusive and supportive organisation.

By the end of this unit you will be able to:

  • Describe the reasons for including learners in the planning, development and review of a safeguarding agenda.
  • Describe how the organisation's commitment to safeguarding can be made explicit to learners.
  • Explain the value of a listening culture, so learners can be confident that they will be heard when they voice distress, unhappiness or concerns.
  • Understand how to effectively involve learners in safeguarding in 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.