This course gives festival staff a clear, practical understanding of spiking, how it happens and how to respond safely and confidently when concerns arise. Festivals present unique challenges such as crowds, movement across large sites and varied environments, meaning staff are often the first to notice when someone needs help. This course helps festival teams recognise risks early, spot warning signs in busy settings and respond with confidence.
Across the programme, learners explore how spiking presents in festival environments, the laws surrounding it and the safeguarding responsibilities of event organisers. They’ll learn how to prevent incidents, how to identify when something is wrong and how to support someone who may have been targeted. By the end, festival staff will feel more prepared to keep audiences safe throughout the event.
What the course covers
- What spiking is and how it happens in festival settings
- Common methods and legal consequences
- How to identify risks and early indicators in crowds, queues and bar areas
- Safeguarding best practice and prevention across large, dynamic sites
- Recognising concerning behaviours within high energy environments
- Supporting a person who may have been spiked
- How and when to escalate, report and record incidents during live events
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.
