Essential Safeguarding for the Creative, Cultural & Heritage Sectors

Safeguarding is a core priority for anyone working in creative, cultural, and heritage environments—whether you’re part of an established organisation or delivering projects independently. This session provides in-depth knowledge and real-world insights to help you embed robust safeguarding practices into every aspect of your work, ensuring the wellbeing of children, young people, and adults in your care.

In this concise online course, you will:

• Explore the Background to Safeguarding: Understand the historical context and the critical role safeguarding plays in ensuring the wellbeing of young people and adults.

• Learn About the Key Categories of Abuse: Gain insights into recognising and understanding different forms of abuse, enabling you to maintain a protective environment.

• Consider Concerns in Your Context: Delve into real-world scenarios to identify potential concerns and develop a proactive approach to safeguarding in your organisational context.

• Support Disclosures from Others: Acquire the skills to handle and respond to disclosures sensitively, creating an atmosphere where individuals feel safe to share their experiences.

• Build Confidence in Safeguarding Practice: Develop practical strategies for confidently applying safeguarding practices across a variety of organisational settings.

Why Attend:

This session equips both organisational teams and independent practitioners with the tools and understanding needed to make safeguarding an integral part of their work. You’ll benefit from interactive discussions, practical examples drawn from a variety of settings, and take-away resources to support ongoing best practice.

Ideal For:

• Museum, gallery, theatre and music company staff

• Performing and visual arts professionals

• Project managers, consultants and freelance practitioners

• Anyone committed to the wellbeing of young people and adults in creative, cultural or heritage settings

Course Cost: £99 per person

When: Wednesday, 15 October, 9.30-13.15 - Online via Zoom

Can't make this session? We're also running it on November 11.

Career Development Support:

We understand that funding training opportunities can be challenging, especially during defining moments in your life or career.

At Artswork, we believe in investing in the future of our sector, and we want to support those who are passionate about safeguarding and cultural development. That’s why we offer our Career Development Support pricing.

We have reserved three places on each course at a 25% discount for individuals who could use a little extra financial support. If you feel this applies to you, please contact us at training@artswork.org.uk to explain your situation and receive the next steps.

All of our training courses are delivered using Zoom.

If you require further information or would like to discuss your needs in advance of the session, please contact us at training@artswork.org.uk

Can this training be delivered specifically for our organisation?

Yes! All of our training courses can be delivered either online or in person at a time and date that works best for your team. We’re happy to adapt the content to ensure it aligns with your organisation’s needs and priorities.

If you’d like to learn more or discuss your requirements, please get in touch with us at training@artswork.org.uk

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Please note that any discounts must be applied at the checkout. They cannot be redeemed retrospectively once the transaction is complete.