FGM Awareness Online Course UK

FGM Awareness Training UK

Best for: education, care, healthcare, community and safeguarding staff who need clear awareness of female genital mutilation (FGM) and appropriate safeguarding responses.

This FGM awareness training UK course helps learners understand why FGM is a safeguarding concern, recognise possible indicators and risk factors, respond appropriately to concerns or disclosures and understand the importance of recording, reporting and escalation.

What You Will Learn

• Understand what FGM is at an awareness level
• Recognise why FGM is a serious safeguarding concern
• Build awareness of possible indicators and risk factors
• Respond sensitively if a concern or disclosure arises
• Understand the importance of accurate recording and appropriate information sharing
• Recognise professional boundaries and safeguarding responsibilities
• Know when and how concerns should be escalated through organisational safeguarding procedures

Who Is This FGM Awareness Training UK For?

Suitable for teachers, education staff, care workers, healthcare support staff, community teams, volunteers and other professionals who may encounter safeguarding concerns in their work.

Study Online

Study online at your own pace and revisit key topics during the course-access period.

Business & Team Enquiries

Need several staff trained? Contact us for current multi-learner options.

Important: This is general safeguarding awareness training. It does not replace statutory guidance, local safeguarding arrangements, employer procedures, designated safeguarding lead training, professional advice or any role-specific mandatory safeguarding competency.

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