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Safeguarding for Community Groups

A beginner course helping non-school organisations understand their online safeguarding responsibilities when working with children and young people.

beginner
30 minutes total

Community groups — from youth clubs and faith groups to drama societies and coding clubs — play a vital role in young people's lives. But if your organisation works with children, you have safeguarding responsibilities, including online safety. This course covers the essentials for non-school settings where resources may be limited and volunteers may have no formal safeguarding training.

What you'll learn

  • Understand your organisation's online safeguarding responsibilities when working with children
  • Establish proportionate online safety policies for community settings
  • Recognise and respond to online safety concerns involving young members

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