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Safeguarding is the critical responsibility of protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults from harm, abuse, and neglect. It involves creating safe environments, identifying risks early, and taking timely, effective action when a concern arises.
This process is not a one-size-fits-all approach; it must be tailored to the specific needs of different individuals and context. The Lord Laming report, following the tragic death of Victoria Climbié, highlighted profound systemic failures that demonstrated the urgent need for a more integrated and proactive safeguarding framework, principles that continue to shape the practices taught in safeguarding education.
Understanding the origins of safeguarding is key, as is the ability to recognise diverse categories of abuse, including less-recognised forms such as Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). A comprehensive strategy also incorporates contemporary legislation, like the "Prevent" duty, to address a full spectrum of potential harms, while ensuring that all professionals are equipped with the skills and knowledge to receive disclosures with sensitivity and report concerns through the appropriate channels.
Health and Safety Strategies is dedicated to offering a range of robust safeguarding courses that can be customised to suit your unique business environment. These range from introductory courses such as the Level 1 Award in Awareness of Safeguarding, which provides a foundational overview, to advanced training like the Level 3 Award in The Principles of Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults, which is designed to build advanced, practical expertise in these vital subject areas.


This is the perfect qualification for anyone working with children and young people. It covers all of the elements of shorter awareness courses, and also includes what to do with a disclosure and how to protect yourself from allegations.
The qualification covers a range of safeguarding issues not covered in other safeguarding courses or qualifications, including FGM and radicalisation.
Guided learning hours: 6
Total qualification time: 10
Credit value: 1

This qualification is intended for those who are working in, or are looking to start work in health and social care. It introduces the key principles associated with safeguarding adults at risk in a health and social care setting.
The qualification is ideal for those working towards the Care Certificate or as part of ongoing refresher training.
Guided learning hours: 6
Total qualification time: 6
Credit value: 1
For larger groups or bespoke requirements, please contact us for a tailored quote.

All group prices ensure compliance with Ofqual standards and include all certification fees.
Please reach us at info@healthandsafetystrategies.co.ukif you cannot find an answer to your question.
Yes, these are QNUK and First aid awards qualifications on the RQF.
Yes, across Manchester and the north, subject to a suitable training space.
Yes, Individuals can book open course dates, and organisations can book dedicated on-site sessions.
Contact us and we will recommend the most suitable safeguarding qualification for your role and setting.
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