Safeguarding & Prevent Training

This interactive two-hour training session is designed to ensure all staff gain a comprehensive understanding of the importance of safeguarding and the Prevent duty. Using real-life case studies and group discussions, the session will help staff recognise signs of concern and understand their role in protecting students.

By the end of the training, staff will:

Understand how to identify and raise safeguarding or Prevent concerns in line with UWL’s procedures
Be aware of the university’s statutory responsibilities under the Prevent duty
Appreciate the balance between safeguarding responsibilities and upholding freedom of speech within higher education

The session aims to equip all attendees with the knowledge and confidence to act appropriately and responsibly in safeguarding matters.

Content

Safeguarding & Duty of care

Definition legal context & the University Setting
Recognising abuse

The prevent Duty – Safeguarding people from being Drawn in to terrorism

Behaviour Barometer
Seeking Support & reporting terrorist content

Disclosures

Consent & Confidentiality

Reporting a Concern

14th July location: SMR BY.02.024

28th August location: SMR BY.02.026

Safeguarding & Prevent Workshop (In-person)