• Level 3
  • 12 Hours Duration
  • 3 Year Certificate
  • Train the Trainer

Safeguarding Train the Trainer Course

This safeguarding train the trainer course is ideal for those who are looking to start teaching safeguarding adults and children courses or anyone looking to refresh their own teaching skills and content.

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This safeguarding train the trainer course is ideal for those who are looking to start teaching safeguarding adults and children courses or anyone looking to refresh their own teaching skills and content.

You will learn about the core content and how to teach and assess both adults and children safeguarding on this course. Upon completing the course, you will earn a recognised certificate.

IMPORTANT: Delegates MUST have prior knowledge of this subject before attending this course.

The course is run over 2 days you will learn how to teach and assess the following key areas:

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Course Summary

  • Basics of Training and Safeguarding
  • Roles and Responsibilities of a Safeguarding Trainer
  • Creating a Safe and Supportive Learning Environment
  • Effective Teaching Methods for Safeguarding
  • Trainer Relationships and Boundaries
  • Key Safeguarding Concepts for Trainers
  • Designing and Delivering Safeguarding Training
  • Managing Challenging Behaviour in the Classroom
  • Assessing Safeguarding Knowledge
  • Micro-Teaching Preparation
  • Practical Teaching (15 minutes) and Reflection

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    Do I need to have prior knowledge before attending this course?

    Yes you do. You need to have prior knowledge and competence within the subject. By and large, this course is to teach you to deliver your own course on the subject, not to teach you the subject itself.

    Will I have to conduct a microteach?

    Yes you will be required to conduct a minimum 15 minute microteach during the course to the rest of the class.

    Can I purchase the presentations and materials to use in my own courses?

    Yes you can, Just ask a member of staff and they can run you through the whole process!

    Where Do You Deliver Training?

    We can cover the whole of the UK, we also have our own venues in the Midlands if you don't have access to a training room. Also, we are able to deliver theory only sessions virtually using Zoom.

    How Do You Deliver The Training?

    We can deliver this Train the Trainer course at your premises, as long as it's within the UK. Also, we have our own venues in the Midlands if you don't have access to a training room. In addition, our open courses will be held at specific venues, for a list of available dates/venues please see the full list below.

    Who Is This Training For?

    This training is for anyone who wishes to run their own training courses within this specific subject.

    Who Can I Teach After Attending This Course?

    Please note you can only teach “inhouse” staff. However, if you wish to train delegates outside of your organization you will need a Level 3 Award in Education and Training or a teaching qualification.

    How Many delegates can I have on one session?

    We will run this course for a maximum of 8 delegates – however for larger groups we can either provide multiple trainers on the same day or run multiple days to get everyone trained

    Who Will Conduct The Training?

    One of our expert tutors who have an abundance of training and assessing experience and knowledge – so you’ll be in great hands! Furthermore, we will let you know who is doing the training in advance, you can check out their skills and experience by finding them on our meet the team page.

Safeguarding Train the Trainer Course

The Safeguarding Train the Trainer Course is designed to equip healthcare professionals, educators, and care staff in the UK with the skills to deliver effective safeguarding training within their organisations. This training course covers key safeguarding principles, including recognising signs of abuse, understanding legal frameworks like the Care Act 2014, and promoting a culture of safety. Participants will learn adult learning techniques, how to lead a training session, and how to make their lessons interesting for different kinds of learners.

The two-day Safeguarding Train the Trainer course helps experienced professionals become effective safeguarding trainers in their organisations. Prior knowledge of safeguarding children and adults safeguarding, as well as relevant laws, is important.

This course shows you how to teach others about sensitive topics like neglect and exploitation, while following CQC rules and the 2006 Safeguarding Act. You’ll practice through role-plays and group activities using practical examples in schools, care homes and other settings to build your confidence.

You’ll learn how to check if your trainees understand the material and how to support them afterward to make sure safeguarding becomes part of daily work. This course is perfect for team leaders, managers, and trainers in health and social care, and it follows Skills for Care guidelines. By the end, you’ll be ready to train your team, improve safeguarding awareness, and better protect vulnerable people in care settings.

 

📚Related: Safeguarding Training the Trainer Refresher Course (1 Day).

📚Related: Designated Safeguarding Lead Training Course / Level 4 Safeguarding Training for Named Professional.

 

 

Course Information:

  • Course Duration: 2 days
  • Course Level: Level 3
  • Certificate: 3-year certificate
  • Max Delegates: 12
  • Practical: Yes
  • Course Mode: Face to Face/ Online (Virtual)
  • Prerequisite: Safeguarding Adults & Children

This course is run over 2 days, during this you will learn how to teach and assess the following key areas:

  • Definition of Safeguarding
  • Legislation & agreed ways of working
  • Every child matters guidance
  • Myths and statistics
  • Effects on young people
  • Leadership/worker skills
  • Common indicators of abuse
  • Reporting of abuse and potential abuse
  • Barriers to reporting abuse
  • Understanding the types of abuse
  • Recognising acts, signs and symptoms of abuse
  • Who is vulnerable / at risk
  • The role of dignity in safeguarding
  • Legislation and policies and procedure
  • What to do should you have a concern
  • Overview of prevent
  • How to respond to an individual should they disclose a concern

 

NOTE: Delegates MUST have prior knowledge of safeguarding before attending this course.

 

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Course Outline: Safeguarding Train the Trainer Course

The main goal of the Safeguarding Train the Trainer course is to give participants the knowledge and skills to teach safeguarding practices effectively.

Aspects of the course is explained below:

1. Starting with the Basics

  • What is safeguarding training?

  • What does a safeguarding trainer do?

  • Important laws and rules about safeguarding

  • Treating everyone fairly and equally

  • Understanding what learners need to do their best

2. Creating a Safe Place to Learn

  • How to keep your classroom safe and friendly

  • Helping learners show respect and behave well

  • Making clear rules for your sessions

  • Practical activity: Write a list of class ground rules

3. Working with Others

  • How to work well with others in training

  • Keeping a professional distance from learners

  • Case studies: How to deal with tricky situations

4. Practical Ways to Teach Safeguarding

  • Using different teaching styles so everyone can learn

  • Making sure all learners feel welcome

  • Changing your style to help learners with different needs

  • Making learning fun and interesting

  • Handling bad behaviour calmly

  • Talking to different types of learners

  • Giving helpful feedback

  • Spotting when someone needs more help with safeguarding

5. Key Safeguarding Ideas for Trainers

  • The most important things to know about safeguarding

  • Knowing the signs of abuse

  • What to do if you’re worried about someone

  • Keeping people safe, especially those who need extra help

  • Knowing when to keep things private and when to share

6. Planning and Teaching Safeguarding Courses

  • How to plan a good safeguarding session

  • Setting clear aims for your session

  • Picking the best way to teach

  • Making helpful handouts and slides

  • Practical activity: Plan your own session

7. Checking What Learners Know (Assess Learner)

  • Ways to test safeguarding knowledge

  • Making your own simple tests

  • Giving feedback on learner work

  • Practical activity: Create a short safeguarding quiz or test

8. Getting Ready to Teach

  • How to plan a short practice lesson

  • Choosing a safeguarding topic to teach

  • Preparing your materials

  • Learning to check your own and others’ teaching

9. Teaching Practice and Looking Back

  • Giving a 15-minute lesson

  • Getting feedback from others

  • Giving feedback to others

  • Thinking about what went well and what could be better

  • Making a plan to keep improving

10. What You Will Be Assessed On

  • A short multiple-choice test on safeguarding

  • A written plan for your safeguarding session

  • Your 15-minute teaching session and feedback

 

Post-Course Requirements

  • Writing a journal on what you learned
  • Submitting peer observation records

 

Related: Safeguarding Adults Expert-led Course (level 2). / Safeguarding Children Level 2 Course

 

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the Safeguarding Train the Trainer course, participants will have gained essential skills and knowledge to effectively train others in safeguarding practices:

  1. Understand Safeguarding
    Explain key safeguarding concepts and legislation.
  2. Know Trainer Responsibilities
    Recognise your roles and duties as a safeguarding trainer.
  3. Create a Safe Learning Space
    Develop strategies to ensure a safe and respectful learning environment.
  4. Use Inclusive Teaching
    Engage all learners using inclusive methods.
  5. Handle Challenging Behaviour
    Demonstrate techniques to manage difficult situations in training.
  6. Design Clear Training Sessions
    Create well-structured training plans.
  7. Assess Learner Knowledge
    Develop tools to evaluate learners’ understanding.
  8. Deliver Micro-Teaching
    Plan and conduct short teaching sessions, using feedback to improve.

 

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Course Benefits – Safeguarding Train the Trainer

  • earn how to teach others about safeguarding in a clear and confident way

  • Understand key safeguarding topics, like spotting abuse, neglect, and knowing what to do

  • Gain knowledge of important UK laws, including the Care Act 2014 and the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006

  • Improve your teaching and communication skills to support different types of learners

  • Take part in practical activities, including role-play and real-life examples

  • Learn how to create your own training sessions that are engaging and easy to follow

  • Know how to assess learners and give helpful feedback

  • Feel confident leading safeguarding training in your workplace

  • Support a safe and respectful environment for both staff and the people you care for

  • Meet CQC standards and follow best practices in care

  • Work towards Skills for Care guidance, helping your team stay professional and prepared.

 

 

Who is this Safeguarding Train the Trainer Course for?

This two days Safeguarding instructor course is ideal for anyone who needs to teach others about keeping people safe in care, education, or support services. The usual participants will be:

  • Team leaders in health or social care

  • Care home managers

  • Training officers in care or education

  • Safeguarding leads

  • Senior support workers

  • Teachers or teaching assistants

  • Nurses and healthcare workers

  • Early years staff (nurseries and childminders)

  • Youth workers

  • HR staffs in health and social care.

  • Anyone responsible for staff training on safeguarding

  • Volunteers in roles working with children or adults at risk

 

👉Relevant Courses: Safeguarding Training for Managers / MCA and DoLs Training for Managers.

 

 

 

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“Sarah came to White Pearl House last week to deliver a Safeguarding train the trainer course to 7 of our staff members. We could not be more pleased with both the course and the facilitator of this training. The course content was in depth and very informative however easy to follow and understand. Sarah made this training even more enjoyable with her delivery and the passion she had for the sector really helped to keep learners engaged with the training. Thank you for this Sarah and caring for care.” – Lucy Etchells

 

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“The trainer was very knowledgeable and skilled, and communicated the content very well

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“I would just like to take the opportunity to thank Caring for Care in relation to recent virtual safeguarding training for our team by using Zoom. The course was conducted on two dates the 02.02.2021 and 09.02.2021 to ensure we captured the whole team. The course facilitator was Called Sarah who had a wealth of experience in Health and Social Care, which was clearly demonstrated. The training was set at a comfortable pace, it was informative and was fully interactive.” – John Fields

 

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“Just completed my 4th course over the last few months all Train the Trainer- Administration of Medication, Safer M&H People, Dementia Awareness and Safeguarding. Highly recommend all courses and with the use of Zoom this is allowing the courses to continue. Admin staff and training staff are excellent and extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Thanks for everything!”

 

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“All 8 candidates enjoyed their training. They reported that the training was better than previous training from other providers. They learned new techniques and some of our previous skills have been updated and improved on.” – Jennifer Brodie

 

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Career Opportunities

Completing this 2-day Safeguarding Train the Trainer Course in the UK can help you move into new jobs in health, social care, education, and other areas where keeping people safe is very important. This course teaches you how to train others in safeguarding, helping you become more confident and skilled in your role. Some of these roles would require getting more certifications and experience.

Here are some of the jobs you could look at after taking this course:

✔️In-House Safeguarding Trainer

You can work in your own workplace, such as a care home, hospital, or school. You will train staff on safeguarding rules and help them meet the standards set by groups like CQC or Ofsted. This also helps your workplace save money by not using outside trainers.

✔️Freelance Safeguarding Trainer

You can work for yourself and offer training to different groups, such as charities, sports clubs, or care services. This job gives you freedom to choose your hours and set your own prices.

✔️Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

With more experience, you can become a DSL in places like schools, care homes, or charities. In this role, you look after all safeguarding matters, support staff, and deal with any worries about safety. This course is a good starting point for that path.

✔️Safeguarding Consultant

Give expert advice to organisations on how to keep people safe, including advice on rules, policies, and training. You may work with local safeguarding boards or as a self-employed consultant. This may require added qualification and experience.

✔️Learning and Development Coordinator

You can use your training skills to plan and run staff learning sessions. Safeguarding will be one of the key subjects you focus on to help staff grow in their roles.

✔️Social Care Trainer

You can train care workers on topics like safeguarding, mental health, and working with children. This is an important job, as more people need care and support today.

✔️Community Outreach Educator

You can work with charities or local councils to teach community groups, volunteers, or families about safeguarding. This is especially useful when working with children or adults who may be at risk.

Why This Course Can Help You

  • This course follows important UK laws such as the Care Act 2014 and the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.
  • It teaches you how to lead training and talk about difficult topics like neglect and abuse.
  • You will learn skills that help you move into roles where protecting people is part of the job.

There is a growing need for trained safeguarding staff in the UK, especially as many care services are working hard to meet legal requirements. This course gives you the right tools to help others and grow in your career.

 

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How to Become a Safeguarding Trainer

Becoming a safeguarding trainer is vital for helping organisations protect vulnerable individuals. You can follow the short steps to becoming a safeguarding trainer in the UK.

Step-1: Build Your Experience

  • Work in safeguarding to gain hands-on experience.
  • Learn about current safeguarding laws.
  • Have at least 2 years’ experience in fields (like healthcare, education, or social care).

Step-2: Get Qualified

  • Complete a Safeguarding Train the Trainer course.
  • Get AET Level 3 Award in Education to boost skills (optional) .
  • Learn key safeguarding principles and how to teach them.

Step-3: Gain Experience

  • Co-train with experienced trainers.
  • Practice making and delivering training materials.
  • Build confidence in discussing sensitive issues.

Key Skills Needed

  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Understanding of how adults learn.
  • Ability to handle sensitive topics carefully.
  • Good knowledge of safeguarding policies.

Ongoing Development

  • Keep updated on new safeguarding rules.
  • Regularly refresh your training skills.
  • Network with other trainers.
  • Ask for feedback to improve.

Career Opportunities

  • In-house trainer for organisations.
  • Independent safeguarding consultant.
  • Specialist trainer for sectors like education or healthcare.

A good safeguarding trainer has strong knowledge and can engage and educate others. Your role is key in helping organisations protect vulnerable people (children and adults).

Safeguarding training was an amazing and very informative course. My trainer Sarah was patient and took time to explain to me the things I did not understand. Looking forward to delivering this training to my colleagues with the new confidence and knowledge I have gained from this training. Huge thankyou Sarah.

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