CPD Certified
Safeguarding in Further and HigherEducation.
Recognise, respond to and report safeguarding concerns in further and higher education
£15
2 hours
Self-paced Online
Online
Learn anytime, anywhere
Beginner
Skill level
CPD Certificate of Completion
On passing the final assessment
Course overview
Learners will gain knowledge on safeguarding duties in further and higher education: who they protect, the legislation behind them, the types of abuse and exploitation learners face, and how to respond to a disclosure, record it accurately and report it correctly
What’s included
- Instant access the moment you enrol
- Self-paced online modules. Learn at your own speed, on any internet enabled device
- Module by module multiple-choice quizzes to consolidate understanding
- CPD Certificate of Completion on successfully passing the final assessment
AssessmentMultiple-choice questions (MCQs) - 80% pass mark required
Everything at a glance
Self-paced Online
Learn at your own pace.Certified in 2 hours.
Learners will gain knowledge on safeguarding duties in further and higher education: who they protect, the legislation behind them, the types of abuse and exploitation learners face, and how to respond to a disclosure, record it accurately and report it correctly.
Who it’s for
Designed for FE, HE professionals, tutors, support staff, and safeguarding teams working with learners.
80%
Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) - 80% pass mark required
A CPD
Achieve 80% to earn your CPD Certificate of Completion
Study methods
Online
Flexible learning
Complete your training online anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.
Dedicated support
support@educateu.comFour modules. One certificate.
A knowledge check after each module, retakeable before you move on.
Card 01 / 05
Module 1
Introduction
Module 2
Legislation and Policies.
Module 3
Types of Abuse
Module 4
Responding and reporting
Then
80%
in the final multiple-choice assessment earns your CPD.
What you’ll learn
- Definition of safeguarding in further and higher education and who it applies to
- Key legislation and guidance: Children Act 2004, KCSIE, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and Care Act 2014
- Prevent Duty, radicalisation, extremism, and responding to concerns
- Online safeguarding: the four Cs, cyberbullying, sextortion, image-based abuse, and AI-related risks
- Mate crime, child-on-child abuse, upskirting, and their impact
- Professional boundaries, safe digital conduct, and managing concerns about colleagues
- The role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead and the referral process
Who this course is for
Academic and teaching staff
Spot changes in attendance, behaviour, appearance or written work, and report concerns without investigating or delaying.
Student support, welfare and pastoral staff
Respond to disclosures, keep clear written records and escalate repeat disclosures rather than absorb them.
HR and management teams
Treat safer recruitment, DBS checks and the single central record as safeguarding activity and know the LADO route for concerns about staff.
Reception, estates and transport staff
Recognise concerns involving visitors, vehicles and out-of-hours activity that teaching staff may never see.
Admin and facilities staff
Understand the shared duty to report and know how to reach the safeguarding team
Questions
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