Basic Safeguarding Adults & Children

Organiser: Support Cambridgeshire

When: 16th October 2026

Time: 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

Location: Maple Centre 6 Oak Drive, Huntingdon, PE29 7HN. See venue

Price: Free for any voluntary sector organisation in Cambridgeshire

This session provides you with the skills and knowledge that you need to keep people safe. It covers both adults and children.

Who is it for?

This course is suitable for anybody who interacts with children and adults as part of their job role and is well placed to spot safeguarding concerns. It is not for those in lead roles where an organisation works routinely with adults at risk and children – they should attend the appropriate Designated Safeguarding Lead training session designed for them.

What is it about?

This course provides you with the skills and knowledge that you need to keep people safe. It covers both adults and children, as any of us could fall victim to abusive and exploitative behaviours. You will learn about the common types of abuse and safeguarding concerns, signs that may indicate them, and what to do if you have a concern or somebody discloses abuse to you. You will also learn about the importance of good record keeping and be taught how to write a safeguarding report.

What will I learn?

Understand what is meant by the term ‘safeguarding’ and why it’s so important
Understand your responsibilities for safeguarding people
Be aware of the different types of abuse and neglect
Be able to recognise indicators and warning signs of abuse and neglect in children and adults
Understand what to do if you have concerns or someone discloses abuse to you
Know how to report and record concerns or disclosures
Understand the importance of accurate record keeping in safeguarding children and adults
Be aware of what happens after concerns are reported.

What to expect

A combination of presentation, discussion and group work.

Who is hosting?

Your Trainer: Angela Haylock

Angela previously worked for a small charity for many years where she worked as the Designated Child Protection Officer and has delivered Safeguarding training for seventeen years, she now has her own company called The Safeguarding Toolbox.