Safeguarding is a core responsibility at board level, not just an operational task. This course is designed to help board members and trustees understand their role in protecting children and young people, and how effective governance supports strong safeguarding practice across an organisation.
You’ll explore what safeguarding really means in a governance context, the legal and regulatory responsibilities trustees hold, and how to provide confident oversight without becoming involved in day to day case management. The course focuses on practical understanding, clear responsibilities, and good decision making at board level.
What this course covers
By the end of this course, learners will understand:
- What safeguarding is and how it differs from child protection
- The legal and regulatory framework for safeguarding in the UK, including trustee responsibilities
- The governance role of board members and trustees in safeguarding
- The different types of abuse and key safeguarding risks, including online and exploitation risks
- How safeguarding policies, procedures, and systems should operate
- Safer recruitment and workforce safeguarding responsibilities
- The importance of safeguarding culture and leadership
- How safeguarding concerns should be reported and responded to
- Safeguarding risk management, monitoring, and board level oversight
- Accountability, serious incident reporting, and continuous safeguarding improvement
Who this course is for
This course is particularly suitable for:
- Board members and trustees of organisations that work with or support children and young people
- Charity trustees with safeguarding governance responsibilities
- Trustees and board members who do not work directly with children but oversee services that affect them
- Newly appointed board members who need an introduction to safeguarding at governance level
- Experienced trustees who want to refresh their safeguarding knowledge and stay aligned with best practice
- Senior leaders with strategic responsibility for safeguarding oversight
Course Disclaimer:
This course is designed for information and awareness purposes only and does not, unless otherwise stated, provide a regulated qualification or evidence of occupational competence. Learners are responsible for obtaining any additional training, assessment, supervision, or certification required by their employer, sector regulations, or professional standards.
