Safeguarding at Universities
15 minutes
Short course
Education
How staff in educational institutions can recognise and address the key area of safeguarding.
Description
Alongside the support services and structures that universities put in place, clear guidance needs to be offered, so that members of staff and contractors understand the key challenges that students may face, how to recognise warning signs, when and how to act, and the limits of their responsibilities. These responsibilities are explored in the key area of safeguarding.
Features
- The definition of safeguarding, and what groups of individuals it applies to
- How to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns
- The role of confidentiality within safeguarding best practice