Courses at LMC

Safeguarding - Basic Awareness Training for Volunteers- UKSPF

MOA
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Level
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Type
hatAdult PT, Adult SC
Duration
calendar1 Day
Location
pinLancaster & Morecambe College
Start date: 19/07/2024
MOA
egg-timerPart Time
Level
arrowLevel 1
Type
hatAdult PT, Adult SC
Duration
calendar1 Day
Location
pinLancaster & Morecambe College
Start date: 20/09/2024

This practical and interactive, half day session will consist of a blend of video scenarios, group exercises and short inputs; attendees will also be provided with appropriate support materials regarding basic awareness of safeguarding for volunteers.

Course Overview

Sessions on this course include:

  1. Changes and challenges: what does 'safeguarding' mean in the UK in the twenty first century?

  2. Keeping yourself safe and dealing with concerns about other adults and/or organisations

  3. Understanding abuse and neglect

  4. How to listen effectively

  5. Recording and reporting concerns

Rest assured, there will be plenty of scope for thinking, discussion and questions; things that are absolutely integral to dealing effectively with need, risk and uncertainty when working with vulnerable people

The session will be facilitated by Phil Threlfall. A former child protection social worker and senior manager with Lancashire County Council, Phil has worked with children, young people and adults at risk for nearly thirty five years.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements to this course.

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for this course, please click 'Apply' in the top right, follow the steps, and our Admissions Team will be in touch with you.

For more information, advice and guidance please phone Employer Engagement on 01524 521483 or 0800 306306 or email advice@lmc.ac.uk

Course code: B36882