Safeguarding Children Training - March 2026

Introduction

All charities, voluntary and community groups have a duty to keep their service users safe from harm. As most charities and community groups run through the hard work and dedication of volunteers, it is important that volunteers as well as paid staff receive basic safeguarding training.

This training is Universal Safeguarding Children. There is separate training for anyone working with adults at risk.

This course will cover:

• Basic information on Child Protection and Safeguarding Children and Young People
• Types of abuse, including child trafficking, child sexual exploitation and FGM
• How to recognise abuse: the signs and symptons
• What to do when you recognise abuse: the referral process
• The importance of a multi-agency approach in safeguarding children and young people
• Safe practice

By the end of this course you will:

• Understand the importance of Child Protection and your role within it
• Have an improved understanding of signs and indicators of abuse
• Understand local Child Protection procedures and what to do if you are concerned about abuse
• Be clear about sharing information with others
• Have developed confidence in dealing with Child Protection issues appropriately

Who should attend:

Anyone who works or volunteers with a charity, community or voluntary sector group in Reading whose work or volunteering brings them into contact with children or young people in whatever circumstances, whether they are new to the role or require a refresher.

It is good practice for staff and volunteers to update their training at least every three years so you are kept up to date on practices for safeguarding children and young people.

Please note that this training is for charities and community groups who offer services in Reading. If you do not fit this definition, please contact us in advance for our rate and we may need to add you to the waiting list.

The Trainer:

These sessions are hosted by RVA .Your trainer for this will be our consultant trainer, Mike Edwards. Mike is an experienced safeguarding trainer, and previously worked as a headteacher. He is also a trustee for a local children's charity, ABC to Read,

Practicalities:

Venue: Conference Hall, Reading International Solidarity Centre (RISC), 35-39 London Street, Reading, RG1 4PS. See this map https://risc.org.uk/about/how-to-find-us/

Registration and refreshments from 9.45am. Session starts at 10am and finishes at 1pm with a short comfort break midway.

Please book through the link. We hope to see you there!

RVA Cancellation Policy

If you are no longer able to attend the training, please let us know by emailing [email protected] with at least 48 hours notice so that we can offer your place to other people on the waiting list. If you don't advise us with at least 48 hours notice we may charge your organisation or group a £20 cancellation fee.

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