Safeguarding Refresher for Ofsted Registration

This course provides an Introduction to Safeguarding and also covers intermediate-level Safeguarding, equipping you with the knowledge to identify and respond to Safeguarding concerns.

** Please note that if you are applying for Ofsted Voluntary Registration, Safeguarding forms are one part of the Common Core Skills that Ofsted requires you show evidence of understanding. The other elements are  Effective Communication, Child Development, Safeguarding, Supporting Transitions, Multi-Agency Working, and Information Sharing. If you need to do the whole course, please follow this link.

Safeguarding Course length: 2 hours. 

Safeguarding training course location: Taught in our virtual classroom, where you will join a teacher and the rest of the group.

Class starts promptly at 11.15 am

You will have many opportunities to ask questions and learn important concepts and procedures through various teaching methods.

Access to the class: via Zoom, we will send you a dedicated login

At the end of the session, we will send you a short quiz to pass on the topics covered. You will then receive a Certificate of Attendance as evidence of learning with Riverside Training Company.

Why complete a Safeguarding course?

Here’s a few good reasons why:

• Protecting Vulnerable Individuals: Safeguarding courses equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to identify and protect children, young people, and vulnerable adults from harm, abuse, and neglect.
• Legal and Professional Responsibility: Many professions require safeguarding training as part of their legal and ethical obligations. Understanding the relevant laws and guidelines helps you to meet these requirements and fulfill your duty of care.
• Recognizing Signs of Abuse: Safeguarding training helps you recognize the signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation, enabling you to take appropriate action before situations escalate.
• Creating a Safe Environment: By understanding safeguarding principles, you contribute to creating a safer environment in schools, workplaces, and communities, ensuring that everyone, especially the most vulnerable, is protected.
• Confidence in Responding: The course provides you with the confidence and knowledge to respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, ensuring that the right steps are taken to protect individuals at risk.
• Staying Updated: Our course is constantly updated to reflect recent changes in legislation and guidance which helps keep you informed about the latest practices and requirements in protecting vulnerable groups.
• Safeguarding training is essential for professional development and competency.

Getting ready for an Ofsted inspection?

Want to ensure you are up to date with recent changes in legislation and guidance? Need a confidence booster and a refresh of your knowledge of Safeguarding Children and Young People

If you previously joined us for Common Core Skills training, you will be familiar with our one-day course in our virtual classroom. This 2-hour course allows you to log in via zoom and join a teacher in the Riverside Training Company virtual classroom for two hours of Safeguarding training.

At the end of the session, we will send you a short quiz to pass on the topics covered. You will then receive a Certificate of Attendance as evidence of learning with Riverside Training Company

Refreshing and updating your Safeguarding knowledge is a useful addition to your original Common Core Skills training. Or, if you have not attended any previous Safeguarding training, this course offers both an Introduction to Safeguarding and teaches to an intermediate level, giving you the knowledge to recognise and respond to Safeguarding concerns.

Course dates 2026

Thursday 19th February

Friday 27th February .

Sunday 8th March

Thursday 12th March

Wednesday 18th March

Sunday 29th March

Sunday 12th April

Friday 17th April

Sunday 26th April

Wednesday 29th April

Wednesay 7th May

Friday 15th May

Saturday 23rd May

Friday 5th June

Sunday 14th June

Thursday 18th June

Friday 3rd July

Wednesdauy 8th July

Sunday 19th July

Thursday 23rd July

Sunday 2nd August

Friday 7th August

Thursday 20th August

Wednesday 26th August

Sunday 6th September

Thursday10th September

Saturday 19th September

Wednesday 23rd September

Sunday 4th October

Friday 9th October

Thursday 15th October

Sunday 25th October

Friday 30th October

Sunday 8th November

Thursday 12th November

Saturday 21st November

Friday 27th November

Sunday 6th December

Thursday 10th December

Wednesday 16th December