Essential Safeguarding for the Creative, Cultural & Heritage Sectors

Safeguarding is a core priority for creative, cultural, and heritage organisations. This session is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and real-world insights for those working in organisational settings, such as museums, galleries, theatre or music companies, and visual or performing arts organisations. In this comprehensive session on safeguarding essentials, we will be sharing not just knowledge but real-world insights for a deep exploration of how to embed safeguarding practices into your work.

In this concise online course, you will:

• Explore the Background to Safeguarding: Understand the historical context and the critical role safeguarding plays in ensuring the wellbeing of young people and adults.

• Learn About the Key Categories of Abuse: Gain insights into recognising and understanding different forms of abuse, enabling you to maintain a protective environment.

• Consider Concerns in Your Context: Delve into real-world scenarios to identify potential concerns and develop a proactive approach to safeguarding in your organisational context.

• Support Disclosures from Others: Acquire the skills to handle and respond to disclosures sensitively, creating an atmosphere where individuals feel safe to share their experiences.

• Build Confidence in Safeguarding Practice: Develop practical strategies for confidently applying safeguarding practices across a variety of organisational settings.

Why Attend:

This session is tailored for those working within creative, cultural, and heritage organisations. It will equip you with the tools and knowledge to ensure that safeguarding is embedded in your organisational culture. You’ll benefit from valuable insights, practical examples, and interactive discussions that are relevant to your role.

Ideal For:

This course is specifically designed for those working in creative, cultural, and heritage organisations, such as museum staff, gallery staff, those working in theatre or music companies, and performing and visual arts professionals. Whether you are involved in delivering programmes or managing participants, this session will provide essential safeguarding knowledge relevant to your role. Anyone committed to the wellbeing of young people and adults will find this course beneficial.

Course Cost: £99 per person

When: Wednesday 18 June, 9.30-13.15 – Online via Zoom