Safeguarding in Education Training for School Staff
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It is crucial that anyone working in education is able to spot the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect to ensure children are safeguarded. This Safeguarding in Education online training course is CPD approved and has been tailored to those working in education such as Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Office Staff and much more.
Course Level: Intermediate
11 Modules (Duration: 4 CPD Hours)
Accreditation: CPD Certified
Certificate: Self printed
Last Updated: 31st October 2025
Description
Anyone working in education has a responsibility to ensure children are safeguarded from potential abuse or neglect. Staff need to be able to recognise any of the signs or symptoms of abuse and how to report them to the correct authority.
This Safeguarding in Education course has been updated to be compliant with new Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 legislation and how this applies in the workplace or when working with children and young people.
It is a statutory requirement for anyone who works with children to have up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding policies, legislation and guidance so they can proactively focus on keeping them safe from harm and maintain the ability to act on any concerns about the safety and welfare of children and young people.
Why take this course?
The Department of Education states ‘everybody who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play in safeguarding children’. It is the duty of schools and colleges to prioritise the responsibility of safeguarding children in school at the highest level.
This Safeguarding in Education course has been created with child protection in mind, giving advice and information for schools and college staff using practical, real-life examples. The course is written by safeguarding experts with over 100 years’ joint experience in the education sector.
It is a statutory requirement that all staff working with children receive appropriate child protection training. By completing this safeguarding in education course, you will be meeting these legal obligations and minimising the risk of bad publicity or lawsuits.
This safeguarding training for school staff course is not only suitable for those who are safeguarding children in school, but colleges, nurseries and any other educational settings.
What other courses can I complete?
We offer a wide range of CPD approved online safeguarding courses, which are perfect for those working in education to meet the latest safeguarding requirements.
These include Safeguarding Children Level 2, Safeguarding Children Level 3, Safer Recruitment, E-Safety and many more.
What you'll learn
- Recognise the legislation and guidance that governs safeguarding children in education
- Identify safe working practices in education settings
- Recognise the importance of early intervention and specific safeguarding issues
- Recognise the signs of abuse and neglect
- Identify what to do if you have concerns about children
- Illustrate how safeguarding children works in practice
Suitable for
- Administrators
- Reception staff
- Teachers
- Teaching assistants
- Early years practitioners
- Safeguarding teams
Course Structure
Staff working with children are advised to maintain an attitude of ‘it could happen here’ where safeguarding is concerned. When concerned about the welfare of a child, staff should always act in the best interests of the child. This section explains where the guidance applies to, what it covers, how safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined in the guidance, who is responsible, the importance of training and awareness, the different forms of abuse, what looked-after children (LAC) are and how that happens, the importance of early help and the early help assessment, staff behaviour policies and positive role models.
Certification
Self-Printed Certificate Option
Upon completion of the course, a digital certificate will be available to download instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Different training providers produce slightly different safeguarding courses at each level, which means that there’s no standardised guidance on how often you need to receive refresher training for safeguarding. The general guidance is that training should be refreshed every 2 years, but as a practitioner, you may need to undertake more frequent or specialised training to be able to fulfil the requirements of your role.
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