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Safer practice, safer learning
A whole-organisation approach
| Date | Location | Ref | Apply Online |
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| 01 May 08 | The Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading RG1 1QH | C16-36 | |
| 21 May 08 | The Pitt Building Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1RP | C16-32 | |
| Fee:
£198. There are a limited number of bursary places for
voluntary and community groups at £99 (includes lunch, tea/coffee) NB: NIACE does not charge VAT on conference and course fees |
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[Background and Aims] [Programme]
Background
Safety of vulnerable learners is a topic that is rarely out of the news. High profile cases of abuse of children have highlighted the importance of vigilance in both appointing and supporting staff.
Thorough guidance on recruiting staff to work with children and young people in the Further Education system was published in December 2006. These have been followed by a DfES resource for learning and skills sector providers working with vulnerable adults. These guidelines, ‘Safer Practice, Safer Learning’, advocate a whole-organisation approach to promoting a safe learning environment, and include learner information materials.
In 2008 the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act will become active legislation, bringing with it a new barring body, the Independent Safeguarding Authority.
Aim of the one-day training
To explore a whole organisation approach to safeguarding vulnerable adults
for the learning and skills sector. Training outcomes and benefits Participants
will:
 | receive a copy of ‘Safer Practice, Safer Learning’ guidance with posters and learner information materials |
| consider the different forms of abuse |
| be familiar with the legislative context and policy documents which have informed the publication ‘Safer Practice, Safer Learning’, for example the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act |
| be aware of the new Independent Safeguarding Authority and its implications for their organisation |
| share experiences of creating a whole-organisation approach |
| consider how learners can have an active role in creating a safe learning environment. |
Who would benefit from attending the training?
All staff in the Further Education system including:
| Strategic, operational and curriculum managers in education provision |
| Teachers, trainers and support staff |
| Staff in Voluntary and Community sector organisations |
| Human Resources staff |
| LSC staff |
| Governors and inspectors |
| Connexions advisors |
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Programme
| 09:30 | Arrival and registration (tea/coffee available) | ||||||||
| 10:00 | Welcome and introductions Setting the scene
Developing a whole organisation approach to safeguarding
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| 12:30 | Lunch | ||||||||
| 13:15 | Engaging learners in the process Employing Volunteers and Paid Staff Developing Safe Environments Moving it on …what next? Evaluation |
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| 16:00 | Close (tea/coffee available) |
This programme is correct at the time of going to press. The organisers reserve the right to make changes to the published programme in the event of one or more of the advertised speakers being unable to attend. Delegates will have no claim against NIACE in respect of such changes.
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