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Safeguarding Training Certification
LEVEL 1 - LEVEL 2 - LEVEL 3
Accredited safeguarding training for every school employee.
Ensure your training is up to date with Encompass Certified Courses
Flexible hybrid and onsite training for teams or individuals.
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Level 1:
Safeguarding Foundation
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Level 2:
Enhanced Safeguarding
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Level 3:
Advanced Specialist Safeguarding (DSL)
Level 3: Refresher Advanced Safeguarding
Level 1: Safeguarding Foundation
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This awareness course establishes a universal foundation of safeguarding knowledge across your whole school. It ensures every adult understands their duty to protect pupils and knows exactly how to respond to concerns.
WHAT
The course covers:
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​Focusing on raising awareness and embedding a foundational safeguarding ethos in your school, this course covers:
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Recognising Abuse: Indicators of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, and neglect.
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Reporting Protocols: Mastering internal referral processes and accurate record-keeping.
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Professional Boundaries: Understanding the staff code of conduct and safe working practices
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International Context: Safeguarding risks specific to your global context.
WHO
Essential for all school staff and volunteers, including administrative, catering, site maintenance, and support teams.
HOW
Format:
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Safeguarding specialist on-site
â—‹ Option of School facilitated delivery
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Duration: 2–3 hours.
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Assessment: Secure online assessment following the session.
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Certification: CPD-certified. Certification valid for 2 years
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Fee: £30.00pp
*GROUP BOOKINGS: Significant discounts available for whole-school or large group bookings.
Level 1: Safeguarding Foundation
This awareness course establishes a universal foundation of safeguarding knowledge across your whole school. It ensures every adult understands their duty to protect pupils and knows exactly how to respond to concerns.
The course covers:
-
​Focusing on raising awareness and embedding a foundational safeguarding ethos in your school, this course covers:
-
Recognising Abuse: Indicators of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, and neglect.
-
Reporting Protocols: Mastering internal referral processes and accurate record-keeping.
-
Professional Boundaries: Understanding the staff code of conduct and safe working practices
-
International Context: Safeguarding risks specific to your global context.
WHAT
Essential for all school staff and volunteers, including administrative, catering, site maintenance, and support teams.
WHO
Format:
-
Safeguarding specialist on-site
â—‹ Option of School facilitated delivery
-
Duration: 2–3 hours.
-
Assessment: Secure online assessment following the session.
-
Certification: CPD-certified. Certification valid for 2 years
-
Fee: £30.00pp
*GROUP BOOKINGS: Significant discounts available for whole-school or large group bookings.
HOW
Level 1: Safeguarding Foundation
This awareness course establishes a universal foundation of safeguarding knowledge across your whole school. It ensures every adult understands their duty to protect pupils and knows exactly how to respond to concerns.
The course covers:
-
​Focusing on raising awareness and embedding a foundational safeguarding ethos in your school, this course covers:
-
Recognising Abuse: Indicators of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, and neglect.
-
Reporting Protocols: Mastering internal referral processes and accurate record-keeping.
-
Professional Boundaries: Understanding the staff code of conduct and safe working practices
-
International Context: Safeguarding risks specific to your global context.
WHAT
Essential for all school staff and volunteers, including administrative, catering, site maintenance, and support teams.
WHO
HOW
Format:
-
Safeguarding specialist on-site
â—‹ Option of School facilitated delivery
-
Duration: 2–3 hours.
-
Assessment: Secure online assessment following the session.
-
Certification: CPD-certified. Certification valid for 2 years
-
Fee: £30.00pp
*GROUP BOOKINGS: Significant discounts available for whole-school or large group bookings.
Level 1: Safeguarding Foundation
This awareness course establishes a universal foundation of safeguarding knowledge across your whole school. It ensures every adult understands their duty to protect pupils and knows exactly how to respond to concerns.
WHAT
WHO
HOW
The course covers:
-
​Focusing on raising awareness and embedding a foundational safeguarding ethos in your school, this course covers:
-
Recognising Abuse: Indicators of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, and neglect.
-
Reporting Protocols: Mastering internal referral processes and accurate record-keeping.
-
Professional Boundaries: Understanding the staff code of conduct and safe working practices
-
International Context: Safeguarding risks specific to your global context.
Essential for all school staff and volunteers, including administrative, catering, site maintenance, and support teams.
Format:
-
Safeguarding specialist on-site
â—‹ Option of School facilitated delivery
-
Duration: 2–3 hours.
-
Assessment: Secure online assessment following the session.
-
Certification: CPD-certified. Certification valid for 2 years
-
Fee: £30.00pp
*GROUP BOOKINGS: Significant discounts available for whole-school or large group bookings.
Level 2: Enhanced Safeguarding
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This enhanced course builds on foundational knowledge, focusing on the specific responsibilities of staff who work directly with children. It provides the tools to manage concerns with professional confidence and clinical accuracy.
WHAT
The course covers:
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The Threshold of Need: Understanding when a concern moves from "early help" to a formal child protection issue.
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Contextual Safeguarding: Identifying risks outside the family home, such as peer-on-peer abuse and online harms.
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Effective Recording: Training in high-quality, objective chronologies and internal reporting that are without bias.
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Professional Practice: Techniques for having difficult conversations and asking the right questions.
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Multi-Agency Working: Interacting with external social care and health partners.
WHO
Designed for Leadership and middle management roles in international schools.
HOW
Format:
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Option 1: Safeguarding specialist on-site: 8 hours.
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Option 2: Online
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8 hours of pre-learning material including videos, reflective tasks and tests.
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Additional 2 hour live workshop exploring a case study to embed knowledge
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Assessment: Online assessment integrated into pre-learning course material.
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Certification: CPD-certified. Certification valid for 2 years
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Fee: £285.00pp
​
*GROUP BOOKINGS: Significant discounts available for whole-school or large group bookings.
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Level 3: Advanced Specialist Safeguarding (DSL)
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This advanced certification is for those leading the safeguarding mandate. It moves beyond classroom practice into strategic management, legal compliance, and institutional oversight.
WHAT
The course covers:
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Statutory Duties: Deep dive into current legislation and international inspection frameworks (CIS/BSO).
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Policy & Governance: Developing and auditing robust school-wide safeguarding policies
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Case Management: Managing complex cases and overseeing long-term protection plans.
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Staff Supervision: Supporting the wellbeing of the safeguarding team.
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Serious Case Reviews: Learning from historical failings to prevent future harm within the school community.
WHO
Essential for Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), Deputy DSLs, and Senior Leadership Teams.
HOW
Format:
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Option 1: Safeguarding specialist on-site: 8 hours.
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Option 2: Online
-
8 hours of pre-learning material including videos, reflective tasks and tests.
-
Additional 2 hour live workshop exploring a case study to embed knowledge
-
Assessment: Online assessment integrated into pre-learning course material.
-
Certification: CPD-certified. Certification valid for 2 years
-
Fee: £285.00pp
​
*GROUP BOOKINGS: Significant discounts available for whole-school or large group bookings.
Level 3: Advanced Safeguarding Refresher
This course bridges the gap between previous training and the latest child protection standards. It ensures advanced practitioners remain sharp, compliant, and updated on the newest statutory methodologies.
​Individuals who have completed Level 3 training within the last 18 months.
WHAT
Focusing on practical application and updated systems, the session covers:
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Collaborative Case Study: A live, deep-dive analysis of a new complex scenario to refine risk assessment skills.
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Child Protection Enquiries: A detailed look at the processes and actions required during formal S.47 investigations.
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The SAFE Interviewing System: Introduction to a bespoke, child-focused interviewing framework devised specifically for schools.
WHO
Designed for those who have completed the Level 3 Safeguarding course with Encompass Safeguarding within the last 18 months.
HOW
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Format: Live workshop online featuring exclusive video content.
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Certification: Updated Level 3 certification awarded upon completion.
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Fee: £99 GBP per person.
Ensure your training is up to date with
Encompass Certified Courses
Flexible hybrid and onsite training for teams or individuals.
Level 1:
Safeguarding Foundation
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This awareness course establishes a universal foundation of safeguarding knowledge across your whole school. It ensures every adult understands their duty to protect pupils and knows exactly how to respond to concerns.
.png)
The course covers:
-
​Focusing on raising awareness and embedding a foundational safeguarding ethos in your school, this course covers:
-
Recognising Abuse: Indicators of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, and neglect.
-
Reporting Protocols: Mastering internal referral processes and accurate record-keeping.
-
Professional Boundaries: Understanding the staff code of conduct and safe working practices
-
International Context: Safeguarding risks specific to your global context.
.png)
Essential for all school staff and volunteers, including administrative, catering, site maintenance, and support teams.
.png)
Format:
-
Safeguarding specialist on-site
â—‹ Option of School facilitated delivery
-
Duration: 2–3 hours.
-
Assessment: Secure online assessment following the session.
-
Certification: CPD-certified. Certification valid for 2 years
-
Fee: £30.00pp
*GROUP BOOKINGS: Significant discounts available for whole-school or large group bookings.
Level 2:
Enhanced Safeguarding
This enhanced course builds on foundational knowledge, focusing on the specific responsibilities of staff who work directly with children. It provides the tools to manage concerns with professional confidence and clinical accuracy.
The course covers:
-
The Threshold of Need: Understanding when a concern moves from "early help" to a formal child protection issue.
-
Contextual Safeguarding: Identifying risks outside the family home, such as peer-on-peer abuse and online harms.
-
Effective Recording: Training in high-quality, objective chronologies and internal reporting that are without bias.
-
Professional Practice: Techniques for having difficult conversations and asking the right questions.
-
Multi-Agency Working: Interacting with external social care and health partners.
Designed for Leadership and middle management roles in international schools.
Format:
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Self-paced (online)
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Video Modules: Expert-led sessions featuring case studies.
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Reflective Tasks: Practical exercises and role-specific decision-making.
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Resource Toolkit: Downloadable templates, guides & summary sheets.
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Optional Workshop: A 1.5-hour interactive session, facilitated by an experienced trainer, to embed learning through group discussions, role-play disclosure practice & Q&A.
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Duration:
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​Online: 3 hours.
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In person: 4 hours.
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Assessment: Secure online assessment following the session.
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Certification: CPD-certified. Certification valid for 2 years
-
Fee: £149.00pp
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Level 3:
Advanced Specialist Safeguarding (DSL)
This advanced certification is for those leading the safeguarding mandate. It moves beyond classroom practice into strategic management, legal compliance, and institutional oversight.
The course covers:
-
Statutory Duties: Deep dive into current legislation and international inspection frameworks (CIS/BSO/COBIS).
-
Policy & Governance: Developing and auditing robust school-wide safeguarding policies
-
Case Management: Managing complex cases and overseeing long-term protection plans.
-
Staff Supervision: Supporting the wellbeing of the safeguarding team.
-
Serious Case Reviews: Learning from historical failings to prevent future harm within the school community.
Course Outline
Essential for Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), Deputy DSLs, and Senior Leadership Teams.
Format:
-
Option 1: Safeguarding specialist on-site: 8 hours.
-
Option 2: Online
-
8 hours of pre-learning material including videos, reflective tasks and tests.
-
Additional 2 hour live workshop exploring a case study to embed knowledge
-
Assessment: Online assessment integrated into pre-learning course material.
-
Certification: CPD-certified. Certification valid for 2 years
-
Fee: £285.00pp
​
*GROUP BOOKINGS: Significant discounts available for whole-school or large group bookings.
