Safeguarding

Level Two – Safeguarding (Children)

Course Contents

This course runs for three hours.

Prerequisites

This qualification is available to those over 18 years. No previous knowledge is required, although it is recommended that learners have a minimum of Level one literacy and numeracy or equivalent.

Learning Outcomes

Jonathan McKinney will lead this interactive training event.  The aim of the course is to provide an awareness of safeguarding children and practitioner’s responsibilities.

Jonathan retired as a Detective Constable from Dorset Police in November 2019 after a 29-year career mostly specialising in investigating serious crimes against children and vulnerable adults and all aspects of safeguarding. He qualified as a trainer in 2004 and went on to combine investigation with training multi-agency audiences safeguarding awareness and practice.

Aims for the day

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

• Identify the main categories of abuse
• Recognise the indicators of abuse
• Know how to respond to a disclosure
• Understand the referral process
• Be aware of safer working practices

Re-qualification is recommended after three years.

Locations

• The Junction Sports & Leisure Centre, Station Approach, Broadstone BH18 8AX

Attendees should remember to bring one form of photographic ID e.g. passport, driving licence, or two forms of non-photographic ID e.g. birth certificate, utility bill.

Price

£85.00 per candidate

Assessment

There is a short multiple choice questionnaire to pass this course.

Forthcoming Courses

– Monday 13 October 2025

Enquiries/Bookings

To secure space(s) – please call our Reception/Admin Team on 01202 777766 or 01202 076404 or for further information, email info@thejunctionbroadstone.co.uk. Debit/credit card details required for payment/securing place(s).

Did you know?

The revenue generated from our training courses contributes to our charitable aims and our ability to make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable people locally.

Courses available

Fire Marshal • First Aid at Work • Health & Safety • Manual Handling • Mental Health Awareness • Mental Health First Aider • Safeguarding • National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

How You Can Help Us!

We are a charity and any help you can offer us, whether it be a donation, taking part in one of our fundraising events or volunteering your time, is hugely appreciated. Thank you!

Level Two – Safeguarding Children and Adults

Course Contents

This course runs for three hours.

Prerequisites

This qualification is available to those over 18 years. No previous knowledge is required, although it is recommended that learners have a minimum of Level one literacy and numeracy or equivalent.

About the Qualification

Jonathan McKinney will lead this interactive training event which will explore the increasingly complex challenges faced by staff and volunteers in safeguarding children, young people, and adults.

Jonathan retired as a Detective Constable from Dorset Police in November 2019 after a 29-year career mostly specialising in investigating serious crimes against children and vulnerable adults and all aspects of safeguarding. He qualified as a trainer in 2004 and went on to combine investigation with training multi-agency audiences safeguarding awareness and practice.

What will the event cover?

The world of safeguarding is an ever- expanding arena in which adults and children can become vulnerable to an increasing number of risks. These include County Lines, Cuckooing, Criminal Exploitation, FGM and other areas of Honour Based Abuse, Radicalisation, Controlling and Coercive Behaviour, Financial Abuse and Social Media.

This training workshop will ensure participants understand Contextualised Safeguarding and new areas of risk, how to identify when children and adults may have become vulnerable to them and how to respond.

Aims for the day

• For participants to understand what safeguarding threats exist for adults and children and what factors can make them more vulnerable.
• To identify the potential signs and symptoms of different types of abuse.
• To have an overview of relevant legislation and practitioners’ statutory obligations.
• How to respond to safeguarding alerts and participate in enquiries while continuing to try and apply the wishes of the victim.
• To employ practice which may help to prevent abuse and make it easier for victims to disclose.

Re-qualification is recommended after three years.

Learning Outcomes

This qualification indicates the individual can understand and  apply the principles of children/adult safeguarding. The individual will have successfully learnt the course content which is designed to meet current UK legislation.

Locations

• The Junction Sports & Leisure Centre, Station Approach, Broadstone BH18 8AX

Attendees should remember to bring one form of photographic ID e.g. passport, driving licence, or two forms of non-photographic ID e.g. birth certificate, utility bill.

Price

£85.00 per candidate

Assessment

There is a short multiple choice questionnaire to pass this course.

Forthcoming Courses

– Dates to be confirmed

Enquiries/Bookings

To secure space(s) – please call our Reception/Admin Team on 01202 777766 or 01202 076404 or for further information, email info@thejunctionbroadstone.co.uk. Debit/credit card details required for payment/securing place(s).

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Did you know?

The revenue generated from our training courses contributes to our charitable aims and our ability to make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable people locally.

Courses available

Fire Marshal • First Aid at Work • Health & Safety • Manual Handling • Mental Health Awareness • Mental Health First Aider • Safeguarding • National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

How You Can Help Us!

We are a charity and any help you can offer us, whether it be a donation, taking part in one of our fundraising events or volunteering your time, is hugely appreciated. Thank you!