National Safeguarding Training, Learning and Development Standards and Framework
The National Safeguarding Training, Learning and Development Standards and Framework support organisations across Wales to ensure that safeguarding learning and development is appropriate to the roles and responsibilities of staff and volunteers.
The framework provides guidance on how safeguarding training, learning and development can be delivered and should be used alongside the National Safeguarding Training, Learning and Development Standards.
- National Safeguarding Training, Learning and Development Standards
- National Safeguarding Training, Learning and Development Framework
Group A Safeguarding E-Learning - Free Basic Safeguarding Training for Everyone
This free bilingual e-learning package provides learners with a practical introduction to safeguarding and has been developed in line with the Wales Safeguarding Procedures. The training is available to everyone and is particularly relevant to those working, volunteering or seeking employment in social care, early years and childcare, health services, emergency services, local authorities and voluntary sector organisations.
As the foundation level of safeguarding learning, Group A training supports learners to:
- understand the meaning of safeguarding
- recognise abuse, harm, neglect and the risk of abuse
- know what action to take if they witness or suspect abuse, harm or neglect, or if someone discloses concerns to them
- develop a basic understanding of safeguarding legislation
- understand their duty to report safeguarding concerns appropriately.
Completion of Group A learning provides the foundation for progression to higher levels of safeguarding learning, including Groups B and C.
Access the Group A e-learning module: Group A Training
Group B Safeguarding Training Pack
The Group B Safeguarding Training Pack has been developed by Social Care Wales to support organisations in delivering safeguarding learning for practitioners and volunteers who work directly with children, young people and adults. Group B learners require a greater level of safeguarding knowledge due to the nature of their role and their direct contact with individuals who may be experiencing abuse, harm or neglect.
The resource pack includes presentation materials, trainer guidance and supporting resources designed to help organisations deliver learning that reflects the National Safeguarding Training, Learning and Development Standards.
Group C Safeguarding Training Pack
The Group C Safeguarding Training Pack has been developed by Social Care Wales to support organisations in delivering safeguarding learning for practitioners with specific safeguarding responsibilities, including those who provide safeguarding advice, support and leadership within their organisation.
The resource pack includes pre-course materials, presentation resources, trainer guidance and supporting learning materials designed to help organisations deliver learning that reflects the National Safeguarding Training, Learning and Development Standards.
Further information:
For more information, please refer to:
- Wales Safeguarding Procedures
- Part 7 Statutory Guidance
The Safeguarding Individuals Workbook (Workbook 6 of the All Wales Induction Framework) can be used to evidence learning achieved following completion of safeguarding learning activities.