Overview

Safeguarding is a shared responsibility. Everyone working with students needs to remain vigilant for concerns and collaborate with other professionals to prioritise student welfare. But not everyone involved in safeguarding students is a professional. Parents and caregivers have a vital role to play. How can you collaborate effectively with them, to take a holistic and child-centred approach to safeguarding?

Collaborating with parents and caregivers helps everyone involved with safeguarding the child understand concerns and how to overcome them. This helps create a safe environment for students, inside and outside of the educational environment. It’ll also allow you and other safeguarding professionals to gain a complete picture of the child’s life and experiences, so you can creatively approach the challenges they face.

Outline Learning Objectives:

• Recognise the importance of collaborating with parents and caregivers, so you can meet your responsibilities as outlined in statutory guidance
• Recognise disguised compliance, so you can overcome it to safeguard students
• Identify good practice when working with parents and caregivers, so you can prioritise the welfare of students and families

Why Should I take this course?

Everyone working with students in an educational environment will benefit from this course. It’ll walk you through the importance of working with parents and caregivers to improve outcomes for children and families. And it’ll give you practical guidance to help you spot disguised compliance and work effectively with parents and caregivers.