There is lot of information available on the county website and we have replicated some of it here.
There is a discussion-based tool to support organisations to understand what a positive safeguarding culture looks like.
We have developed a bite-size video: An introduction to safeguarding policy and procedure for voluntary groups. You can access this video, and our other bite-size training videos to watch at your leisure here.
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Level 2 Safeguarding and Prevent
Free online training if you meet the criteria
Domestic Abuse and Safeguarding
Free online training developed by Cambridgeshire Safeguarding Board
Safeguarding Adults from Online Abuse
Free online training developed by Cambridgeshire Safeguarding Board
Safeguarding Adults (Part 2)
Free online training developed by Cambridgeshire Safeguarding Board
Recognising Abuse in Adults at Risk (Part 1 )
Free online training developed by Cambridgeshire Safeguarding Board
Safeguarding Children from Online Abuse
Free online training developed by Cambridgeshire Safeguarding Board
Safeguarding Children – Recognise and Respond (Part 2)
Free online training developed by Cambridgeshire Safeguarding Board
Introduction to Safeguarding Children (Part 1)
Free online training developed by Cambridgeshire Safeguarding Board
Cambridge SCA
Locally Cambridge SCA (Student Communication Action) offers checks. Whilst checks are free for volunteers, many bodies do charge an administration fee
DBS checks
There is a whole list of bodies registered to carry out DBS checks, these are referred to as umbrella bodies on the DBS website
Overview of DBS
NCVO offer a comprehensive overview of Disclosure and barring service (DBS)
Eligibility guidance for standard DBS checks
The DBS has produced eligibility guidance that tells you if you need to apply for a test.
Safeguarding for Community Volunteers
Free online training developed by Cambridgeshire Safeguarding Board
How to protect children and adults at risk
Find out what the Charity Commission has to say about trustees’ roles and responsibilities with regard to safeguarding
Safeguarding guidance for providers
The Department of Education has a comprehensive guide to what is required for out-of-school provision for children
Guide to Writing a safeguarding policy
Includes links to trusted sources of guidance for developing policies for working with both children/young people and vulnerable adults.
Information tools and example policies
The NSPCC website has some great information tools and example policies.
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