Training & Resources
Practical, scenario-based training for every level of your organisation — from foundation awareness to advanced DSL certification. Plus free resources to support your safeguarding practice.
Training for Every Role
Our programmes are designed to meet staff at their level — whether they're new to safeguarding or taking on lead responsibility for the first time.
Safeguarding Awareness
For all staff and volunteers
An essential introduction to child protection for everyone who works with or around children. Participants learn to recognise signs of abuse and neglect, understand their reporting responsibilities, and know how to respond when a child discloses.
Programme Topics
- What is safeguarding and why it matters
- Types of abuse and indicators to look for
- Your duty to report — what, when, and how
- Responding to a disclosure with care
- Online safety and digital risks
- Safeguarding in the Gulf context
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Training
For safeguarding leads and deputies
Comprehensive training for those with lead responsibility for safeguarding in their organisation. Covers the full scope of the DSL role — from managing referrals and multi-agency working to building a safeguarding culture and supporting staff.
Programme Topics
- The DSL role: responsibilities and accountability
- Managing referrals to statutory agencies
- Record-keeping and information sharing
- Supporting staff through disclosures
- Multi-agency working and case conferences
- Building a whole-school safeguarding culture
- Safer recruitment and staff conduct
Online Safety & Digital Safeguarding
For educators and pastoral staff
A focused programme on the digital risks facing children today — from cyberbullying and grooming to radicalisation and harmful content. Equips staff to educate children about online safety and respond to digital safeguarding concerns.
Programme Topics
- The online landscape: risks and realities
- Cyberbullying, harassment, and image-based abuse
- Online grooming and exploitation
- Radicalisation and extremist content
- Teaching children to stay safe online
- School filtering, monitoring, and acceptable use policies
Safeguarding for Senior Leaders & Governors
For principals, boards, and trustees
A strategic overview of safeguarding governance for those with ultimate accountability. Focuses on the board's role in scrutinising safeguarding effectiveness, understanding regulatory obligations, and ensuring the organisation has the right culture, policies, and people in place.
Programme Topics
- Governance and accountability in safeguarding
- What good safeguarding looks like — and how to know
- Scrutinising the DSL and safeguarding systems
- Regulatory requirements and inspection readiness
- Safer recruitment at leadership level
- Responding to serious incidents as a board
Need something tailored to your organisation?
Every organisation has its own context, culture, and challenges. We design bespoke training programmes built around your specific needs — whether that's a particular safeguarding concern, a new policy rollout, or a whole-school training day.
Guidance & Templates
Practical tools to support your safeguarding practice — available to download free of charge. All resources are reviewed regularly and updated to reflect current best practice.
Safeguarding Policy Template
Word DocumentA fully editable policy template aligned to international best practice and Gulf regulatory requirements. Includes guidance notes for customisation.
DSL Role Description
PDFA comprehensive job description and person specification for the Designated Safeguarding Lead role, suitable for schools and organisations.
Safeguarding Concern Recording Form
PDFA structured form for recording safeguarding concerns, disclosures, and actions taken. Includes guidance on what information to capture.
Staff Code of Conduct
Word DocumentA model code of conduct covering professional boundaries, acceptable behaviour, and staff responsibilities in relation to child protection.
Online Safety Guidance for Parents
PDF (Bilingual)A plain-language guide for parents and carers on keeping children safe online. Available in English and Arabic.
Safer Recruitment Checklist
PDFA step-by-step checklist for safer recruitment processes, including pre-employment checks, interview questions, and reference guidance.
Resources are provided free to schools and organisations. To receive downloads, please submit a brief request and we'll send them directly to you.
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