Safeguarding training for ELT centre staff
Our safeguarding training is tailored specifically for English language centre staff who work with students under 18.
There are three levels of safeguarding training: understand which training level you need.
Upcoming training
All upcoming English UK training can be found on the upcoming training page.
Understanding safeguarding training levels
There are three levels of safeguarding training available to UK ELT staff:
Basic safeguarding awareness training
All adults who work with children under 18 should complete basic safeguarding awareness training to learn about UK legal requirements and their responsibilities for keeping children safe.
The basic safeguarding awareness training is available for free from the British Council.
The training has different versions with examples for different roles: language centre management, teachers, homestay hosts, activity and group leaders, customer service staff, and staff accompanying student groups from abroad.
Advanced safeguarding training - for designated staff
Designated safeguarding staff support their safeguarding leads to deliver safeguarding throughout the organisation.
This half-day course helps designated safeguarding staff understand their role and responsibilities using practical exercises.
Course requirements: participants must have completed basic safeguarding awareness training, available for free from the British Council.
Specialist safeguarding training - for designated lead
Designated leads take the main role in their organisation's safeguarding provision.
Accreditation UK rules state that every centre must have a designated lead available 24/7. This means more than one staff member must be trained to this level, at least one of which should be from the senior management team.
This half-day training course, tailored for UK ELT staff, helps designated leads better understand their role and responsibilities. You will learn how to manage assigned designated staff, train other adults, manage an allegation or child protection incident, understand Prevent requirements, learn how local authorities operate and pursue the ongoing development of safeguarding practices.
Accreditation UK rules state that every centre must have a designated lead available 24/7. This means more than one staff member must be trained to this level, at least one of which should be from the senior management team.
Course requirements: Participants must have completed advanced safeguarding for designated staff training.
Child protection training in Scotland
There is a difference between safeguarding in England and Wales and child protection in Scotland - make sure you take the right course for your centre.
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