Safeguarding Proficiency
Accredited safeguarding training for every school employee.
LEVEL 1 - LEVEL 2 - LEVEL 3
Ensure your training is up to date with
Encompass Certified Courses
Flexible Hybrid or Onsite Learning for the whole school or individuals
Level 1:
Safeguarding Foundation
This awareness course establishes a universal foundation of safeguarding knowledge across your school. It ensures every adult understands their duty to protect pupils and knows exactly how to respond to concerns.
Course Outline
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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.
Target Audience
Essential for all school staff and volunteers, including administrative, catering, site maintenance, and support teams.
Delivery formats
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Format: 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: £30.00
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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.
Course Outline
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Focusing on enhanced safeguarding practice, the session 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: Understanding how the school interacts with external social care and health partners.
Target Audience
Designed for Leadership and middle management roles in international schools.
Delivery formats
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Format: Self-paced (online)
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Video Modules: Expert-led sessions featuring real-world case studies.
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Reflective Tasks: Practical exercises and role-specific decision-making.
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Resource Toolkit: Downloadable templates, guides, and 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, and a tailored Q&A.
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Duration: Online: 3 hours. 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 ?? year
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Fee: £149.00
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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.
Course Outline
Course Outline
Focusing on safeguarding leadership, the session covers:
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Statutory Duties: Deep dive into current legislation and international inspection frameworks (CIS/BSO/COBIS).
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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.
Target Audience
Essential for Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), Deputy DSLs, and Senior Leadership Teams.
Delivery formats
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Format:
â—‹ Option 1: Safeguarding specialist on-site: 8 hours.
â—‹ Option 2: Online
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7-8 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: £285.00
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.
Course Outline
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.
Target Audience
Designed for those who have completed the Level 3 Safeguarding course with Encompass Safeguarding within the last 18 months.
Delivery formats
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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.
Bespoke Safeguarding Modules
Tailor your training to the specific needs of your school community. These sessions can be integrated into Level 2 or 3 courses or delivered as standalone workshops for Parents, Governing Boards, and Leadership Teams.
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Current Hot Topics
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Child-on-Child Abuse & Sexually Harmful Behaviour
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Digital Risks: Unsafe Online Behaviour & CSAM
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Institutional Safety: Safer Recruitment & Addressing Powerful People
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Cultural Context: Child Protection & Cultural Norms
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Residential Safeguarding: Guardianship & Off-Campus Arrangements