Anyone who works or interacts with children and/or their families must understand their safeguarding responsibilities. Regardless of your occupation or how frequently interaction takes place, it is essential to know how to monitor the well-being of children, to be able to recognise when maltreatment may be taking place and to take appropriate action. 

This Introduction to Safeguarding Children course provides you with the knowledge and skills required to effectively safeguard the children in your care. It explains common types of maltreatment and how to recognise if they are happening, how to respond to a disclosure and how to deal with concerns about a child. A combination of written information, case studies and interactive activities will help you to feel confident in your safeguarding responsibilities. This course is designed for teachers working within the performing arts. 

It is P.A.T.I approved and will certify each educator for a period of two years.