Meets the requirements of level 1 and Board Training within The Intercollegiate Documents and the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education
Duration: 6.5 hours ; Accreditation: 6 CPD
Can be delivered in half a day if Level 1 competed
All Board Members as well as Governors and Trustees should have Level 1 core competencies in safeguarding & must know the common presenting features of abuse, harm & neglect, & the context in which it presents to staff. In addition, board members should have an understanding of the statutory role of the board in safeguarding inc. partnership arrangements, policies, risks & performance indicators; staff’s roles & responsibilities in safeguarding; & the expectations of regulatory bodies in safeguarding.
Essentially the board will be held accountable for ensuring children & adults at risk in the organisations care receive high quality, evidence-based care & personalised safeguarding. This course covers all the essentials for Board and Trustee member Safeguarding requirements