Safeguarding for Managers

Managers and leaders who already have a solid grounding in safeguarding practice and have completed relevant earlier‑level training.

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Strengthen their ability to develop, review and embed robust safeguarding policies and procedures across Break.
• Gain a clear understanding of the safeguarding lead role, including partnership working with statutory agencies and other key stakeholders.
• Build confidence in applying current legislation and statutory guidance that underpins safeguarding practice.
• Know how to escalate concerns promptly and appropriately, both internally and externally.
• Develop the confidence to challenge professional opinions and support colleagues in doing the same when concerns persist.
• Learn from internal cases and national serious case reviews, applying lessons to practice and sharing learning organisation‑wide.
• Deepen understanding of complex safeguarding themes, such as neglect, domestic abuse and missing‑from‑care risks.
• Recognise how a quality service links directly to a safe culture, and understand how to champion this across teams.
• Contribute to safe recruitment, staff management and the handling of employment endings where safeguarding issues arise.
• Understand safeguarding training requirements across the organisation, ensuring appropriate provision and evaluating its effectiveness.
• Learn how to implement and review safeguarding audits, identify gaps and report findings to senior management.
• Strengthen personal resilience through an understanding of self‑care, supervision requirements, and how to support colleagues involved in safeguarding matters