Safeguarding what and how often?
Safeguarding
What safeguarding training do I need and how often do I need to renew it?
At The National Training Academy we cater for both English and Welsh legislation and guidance. When it comes to safeguarding there are differences. So let us take a look.
Levels of Training
Basic safeguarding awareness
Country
England
Wales
Level/Group
Level 1
Group A
Renewal
Needs to be reviewed every 2 years
Needs to be reviewed every 2 years
Examples of roles applicable to this training
Caretaker, Receptionist, Call Handler, Cleaner, etc.
ALL staff who join a public or voluntary sector organisation or agency in Wales
You don’t need to do your Level 1 or Group A prior to taking the Level 2 or Group B training.
Country
England
Wales
Level/Group
Level 2
Group B
Renewal
Needs to be reviewed every 2 years
Needs to be reviewed every 2 years
Examples of roles applicable to this training
Staff or volunteers who spend time with people in a group setting or on a one-to-one basis.
Examples include Child-care worker, Housing Officer, Care Assistant, Family Practitioner, Trainer, Volunteers,
Country
England
Wales
Level/Group
Level 3
Group C
Renewal
Needs to be reviewed every 1 year
Needs to be reviewed every 3 years.
Guidance also suggests that the learner completes 6 hours CPD per year, specific to the are in which they work.
Other training requirements
They must have completed their Level 2 training prior to taking this course.
Inter-agency or Multi-agency training is also required this will be delivered through either a Safeguarding Adults Board or a Local Safeguarding Children Partnership
They must have completed their Group B training prior to taking this course.
Inter-agency or Multi-agency training is also required this would be delivered by your Regional Safeguarding Board.
Examples of roles applicable to this training
Designated Safeguarding Lead for an organisation
Designated Safeguarding Person for an organisation
Who creates guidance on renewals?
In England we take guidance from the NSPCC and Social Care for Excellence.
In Wales we take guidance from Social Care Wales.
What if I manage a team who work with children or adults at risk but am not the Designated Safeguarding Lead/Person?
We have developed a short 2 module Safeguarding for Managers Course (England and Wales versions available). This course has been developed due to enquiries from organisations looking to support their managers. The Level 3/Group C training isn’t suitable as it muddies the waters in relation to who is coordinating safeguarding within the organisation.
The aim of this training is to give managers who manage staff that have safeguarding responsibilities the knowledge and understanding of what is needed to ensure staff are trained, supported and safeguarding concerns are dealt with in the correct way.
This is NOT a Safeguarding Designated Lead/Person course. All Managers will need to have completed their Level 2/ Group B Safeguarding Awareness training in order to under safeguarding and manage staff effectively.
To view any of our safeguarding course please visit the relevant pages on our website.
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