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Safeguarding Proficiency

Accredited safeguarding training for every school employee.

LEVEL 1 - LEVEL 2 - LEVEL 3

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Ensure your training is up to date with

Encompass Certified Courses

Flexible Hybrid or Onsite Learning for the whole school or individuals
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Level 1:

Safeguarding Foundation

For all staff who work directly with students.

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This training provides your staff with a shared knowledge and language around Safeguarding students. It focuses on staffs’ Duty of Care and the processes they need to follow if there were to be a concern or allegation of harm, or risk of harm, towards a student. It also clearly explains what the expectations of their own behaviour are towards your students and children in general, to reduce risk of harm to children and also reputational risk towards your school. It is expected by all accreditation awarding bodies that all staff working directly with students have completed the Level 1 training. 

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For Learning Outcomes Click Here

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Level 2:

Enhanced Safeguarding

Overview of Level 2 Enhanced Safeguarding Training:

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This comprehensive training is specifically designed for leadership and middle management roles in international schools. It equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to manage challenging situations, recognise potential abuse, and make informed decisions about when to escalate concerns to the Safeguarding team.

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Participants will explore key safeguarding concepts relevant to their roles, including peer-on-peer abuse, trauma-informed behaviour management, and identifying grooming behaviours. This training goes beyond foundational safeguarding knowledge, focusing on practical application and decision-making in complex scenarios. With a blend of videos, reflective tasks, and an optional live workshop, this course provides a flexible and impactful learning experience.

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For Learning Outcomes Click Here

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Level 3:

Advanced Specialist Safeguarding (DSL)

Meticulously designed for all senior staff and members of the Safeguarding team.

 

This course goes beyond basic safeguarding principles, offering practical, in-depth training that addresses the unique challenges faced in diverse global educational settings. Conduct an in-depth analysis of the four primary categories of child abuse. Evaluate neglect cases and explore effective responses and interventions within school settings. Analyze and interpret physical abuse indicators. Assess risks associated with child protection concerns to develop comprehensive risk management strategies. Child Focused SAFE Interviewing © techniques to facilitate effective communication and engagement with children during safeguarding investigations, ensuring their voices are heard and respected. Navigate challenging conversations sensitively and effectively. 

Develop structured plans for conducting child protection inquiries, incorporating best practices in policy adherence, information recording, and reporting procedures.

Engage in interactive case study analyses of real-world safeguarding scenarios.

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Next Course Dates: 20th August & 14th September 2026

Price: £285GBP

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Level 1: Safeguarding Foundation

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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Course Outline

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Target Audience

Essential for all school staff and volunteers, including administrative, catering, site maintenance, and support teams.

  • Format: Safeguarding specialist on-site

   - Option of School Facilitated delivery

  • Duration: 2–3 hours.

  • Assessment: Secure online assessment following the session.

  • Certification: CPD-certified. Certification valid for ?? year

  • Fee:  ????

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Delivery formats

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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.

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Course Outline

Focusing on enhanced safeguarding practice, the session 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: Understanding how the school interacts with external social care and health partners.

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Target Audience

Designed for Leadership and middle management roles in international schools.

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Delivery formats

  • Format:  Self-paced (online)

  • Video Modules: Expert-led sessions featuring real-world case studies.

  • Reflective Tasks: Practical exercises and role-specific decision-making.

  • Resource Toolkit: Downloadable templates, guides, and summary sheets.

  • 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.

  • Duration: Online: 3 hours. In person: 4 hours.

  • Assessment: Secure online assessment following the session.

  • Certification: CPD-certified. Certification valid for 2 years ?? year

  • Fee:  ????

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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.

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Course Outline

Focusing on safeguarding leadership, the session 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.

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Target Audience

Essential for Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), Deputy DSLs, and Senior Leadership Teams.

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Delivery formats

  • Format:

     - Option 1: Safeguarding specialist on-site: 8 hours.

     - Option 2: Online

  •  7-8 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 ?? year

  • Fee:  ????

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Level 3: Advanced Safeguarding Refresher

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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.

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Course Outline

Focusing on practical application and updated systems, the session covers:

  • Collaborative Case Study: A live, deep-dive analysis of a new complex scenario to refine risk assessment skills.

  • Child Protection Enquiries: A detailed look at the processes and actions required during formal S.47 investigations.

  • The SAFE Interviewing System: Introduction to a bespoke, child-focused interviewing framework devised specifically for schools.

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Target Audience

Designed for those who have completed the Level 3 Safeguarding course with Encompass Safeguarding within the last 18 months.

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Delivery formats

  • Format: Live workshop online featuring exclusive video content.

  • Fee: £99 GBP per person.

  • Certification: Updated Level 3 certification awarded upon completion.

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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. Combine these modules with other on-site training to reduce time and costs.

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Current Hot Topics

  • Child-on-Child Abuse & Sexually Harmful Behaviour

  • Digital Risks: Unsafe Online Behaviour & CSAM

  • Institutional Safety: Safer Recruitment & Addressing Powerful People

  • Cultural Context: Child Protection & Cultural Norms

  • Residential Safeguarding: Guardianship & Off-Campus Arrangements

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Proud to support the work of RSPCA and CPU (Cambodia)

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Encompass Safeguarding Ltd, Cheshire, UK 

Company Registration Number 14266316, Registered in England & Wales

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