Course overview
Our online Equestrian Advanced Safeguarding for Safeguarding Officers course combines child and adult safeguarding disciplines to offer a comprehensive understanding of the responsibilities of a safeguarding officer in an equestrian setting. This course covers essential topics including recognising signs of abuse, details of the Safeguarding Officer’s role, making referrals, handling allegations, understanding the role of different safeguarding agencies and a culture of open communication and ensuring compliance with the latest safeguarding regulations.
If you are looking for an introduction to safeguarding tailored for the equestrian world, please have a look at our online Equestrian Basic Safeguarding Awareness course. This is suitable for anybody who volunteers or works in an equestrian setting.
If you are an equestrian coach or instructor and looking to refresh your safeguarding skills then you should take our online Equestrian Advanced Safeguarding course (you would need to have taken a BEF face to face safeguarding course in the last 3 years).
- Developed in collaboration with the British Equestrian Federation
- Recognised by the British Horse Society
- Accredited by The CPD Group
- In line with the latest government guidance
- Fulfils safeguarding training outcomes specified by equestrian governing bodies
- Specific children and adult safeguarding scenarios and content for Equestrian Safeguarding Officers
- Supported by a dedicated customer service team
- Fully online and instant access 24/7
- Use any device with internet access
- Stop and restart at any point
- Automated reminders when training is due for renewal
- Free retakes if needed
- Manage and track your course progress if you coordinate team training
Bulk buy discounts
| Number of courses: | Price per course (excl VAT) |
|---|---|
| 1 to 9 | £35.00 |
| 10 to 19 | £31.50 |
| 20 to 49 | £29.75 |
| 50 to 74 | £28.00 |
| 75 to 99 | £26.25 |
| 100+ | £24.50 |
Volume discount applied at checkout
What you will learn
In our online Equestrian Advanced Safeguarding for Safeguarding Officers course, you’ll learn your safeguarding responsibilities as a Safeguarding/Welfare Officer in an equestrian setting.
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Identify various types of abuse and recognise potential signs of someone being a victim.
- Understand how legislation shapes safeguarding guidelines.
- Be aware of the responsibilities and duties of Safeguarding Officers in an equestrian environment.
- Serve as an effective central point of contact for safeguarding concerns.
- Appreciate the critical role of secure communication and the Safeguarding Officer’s part in fostering a communicative culture.
- Comprehend how different safeguarding agencies collaborate and work together.
- Properly handle complaints and allegations.
Modules
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1. Introduction
In this module, you’ll learn about the fundamental aspects of safeguarding both children and adults, including the guidelines that shape policies and procedures. You will also get introduced to the duties of a Safeguarding Officer in an equestrian setting.
2. Review of Safeguarding and Abuse
In this module, you will review what you know about basic children and adult at risk safeguarding and protection and will cover topics that hopefully you are familiar with.
By the end of this module, you’ll have a clear understanding of the various types of abuse and how to identify potential victims. We’ll also discuss how to stay neutral, keep information confidential and always focus on the individual.
3. Defining Law and Safeguarding
In this module we will cover the legal foundations and explore the child protection and adult safeguarding guidelines.
By the end of this module, you’ll grasp how these guidelines relate with the law and understand your function in the protection process.
4. The Safeguarding Officer Role
The Safeguarding Officer plays a crucial role in keeping an equestrian setting safe. This module helps you understand this role.
By the end of the module, you’ll know how to be the main point of contact for safeguarding matters, how to help make policies and where to get advice or guidance when necessary.
5. The Role of Open Communication
A Safeguarding Officer promotes open and effective communication and it must be remembered that safe information sharing is the key to protection.
By the end of this module, you’ll understand the value of transparent communication and how a Safeguarding Officer fosters a culture of open communication.
6. Working with Agencies
The Safeguarding Officer serves as a central contact point, coordinating with various agencies to respond swiftly and suitably in different situations.
By the end of this module, you’ll know how key groups and agencies collaborate to ensure the safety of individuals.
7. Complaints and Allegations
Families going through the safeguarding or child protection process can file complaints if necessary. It’s the Safeguarding Officer’s job to make sure every complaint is treated fairly and properly.
By the end of this module, you will know how to correctly handle complaints and allegations.
Who is this course for?
- Equestrian safeguarding officers
- Equestrian welfare officers
This online Equestrian Advanced Safeguarding for Safeguarding Officers course is suitable for all individuals who work or volunteer in an equestrian setting and have taken on the role of safeguarding lead (you must have attended a BEF face-to-face safeguarding training course within the 3 years prior to be able to take this course).
Certification
This online Equestrian Advanced Safeguarding for Safeguarding Officers training course is accredited by The CPD Group.
Upon successful completion of this online course, you’ll be sent a personalised digital certificate as a PDF, enabling you to download and print it.
You can access a copy, reprint or download this certificate on our LMS (Learning Management System). This is your proof that you have been trained in safeguarding best practices and achieved compliance. The certificates include a verification number so anybody can authenticate the certificate’s legitimacy.
Our certifications include a renewal date but there is no legal requirement to renew your training and certificate within a specific timeframe. However, we do recommend that you arrange refresher training after 3 years as safeguarding guidance does change. You should update your safeguarding knowledge and skills regularly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this training right for all equestrian workers?
This online Equestrian Advanced Safeguarding for Safeguarding Officers course is designed for individuals who are a safeguarding lead at a local equestrian club or organisation. You might be called a Safeguarding Officer, Club Welfare Officer or something similar. If you work in the equestrian field and are a coach or instructor and would like to refresh your safeguarding knowledge, we have our online Equestrian Advanced Safeguarding course which would be better for your needs (you would need to have taken a BEF face-to-face safeguarding course in the last 3 years to take this course).
For those new to safeguarding, our online Equestrian Basic Safeguarding Awareness course is a great starting point.
