Online Safeguarding Training for Different Roles
Help your staff and volunteers recognise safeguarding concerns and know how to respond. Our online courses cover safeguarding children at introductory and more advanced levels, as well as safeguarding adults. Choose training that fits each person’s contact with children or adults at risk, their responsibilities and the requirements of their organisation.
For staff and volunteers who may come into contact with children
Safeguarding Children Level 1 introduces the signs of abuse and neglect, how to respond to a disclosure and how to report a concern. It is suited to people who may encounter children or families through their work but do not have regular, direct contact with them.
Relevant legislation and guidance in England: Children Act 1989; Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026.
For professionals who work directly with children
Safeguarding Children Level 2 builds on the introductory course. It gives people with regular contact with children, young people or families a deeper understanding of how to recognise, record and report concerns. This may include staff in education, childcare, healthcare, social care and youth services.
Relevant legislation and guidance in England: Children Act 1989; Children Act 2004; Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026; Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 for schools and colleges.
For staff who support adults at risk
Safeguarding Adults Level 2 helps staff recognise abuse and neglect, respond to concerns and understand the principles of adult safeguarding. It is relevant to people who work with or support adults at risk, including staff in health and social care.
Relevant legislation and guidance in England: Care Act 2014 and its care and support statutory guidance; Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 where applicable.
Safeguarding law and guidance differ across the UK. Check the requirements for your nation, sector and role when choosing training.