Safeguarding Training
Safeguarding and Child Protection Training – Essential Knowledge for IEMT Practitioners
Are you working with children and young people? Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to safeguard children effectively, with a focus on child protection, mental health, and statutory guidance from Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Join this 3-hour online training and gain practical, up-to-date insights to protect vulnerable children and support their mental well-being.
What to Expect:
Core Safeguarding Knowledge: Learn about the key principles of child protection and safeguarding in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Mental Health Awareness: Understand the impact of mental health challenges on safeguarding and how to provide appropriate support.
Spotting Signs of Abuse: Identify the main types of abuse and the critical indicators to watch for in children.
Acting in the Best Interests of Children: Explore how to respond effectively to concerns, ensuring all actions prioritize the well-being of the child.
Practical Tools & Strategies: Leave the session equipped with actionable resources to implement safeguarding best practices in your setting.
Interactive Learning: Engage in real-world case studies and group discussions to deepen your understanding.
Why Now?
Child protection and safeguarding are everyone’s responsibility. By staying informed, you play a vital role in creating a safe, supportive environment for children to thrive.
Venue: Online
Duration: 3.5 Hours
Investment: £45.00
Mavis Kerrigan
I hope you're enjoying some sunshine this weekend.
Yesterday, I attended the most comprehensive talk ever, about safeguarding, organised by the IEMT Association and presented by Shazia Sarwar-Azim
One of the important things I was able to clarify was the fact that every business needs a safeguarding policy and we all need to comply with GDPR.
If you are employed, the company that employs you should have a policy for you to be familiar with.
What was also important to discover were the seemingly 'minor' things that constitute 'abuse'
I recommend that every therapist does this training, even if employed, because if you are employed, the safeguarding policy and training you were offered might not be up-to-date.
Alan Phillips
I have done these type of sessions for years and years. Your style and delivery was awesome and I enjoyed it.
Good questions and stimulating debate.
Jill Harrison
Thank you for today's session, Shazia.
Having done mandatory safeguarding training in the NHS for years, I can vouch that your approach and delivery resonated at a much deeper level than any other safeguarding training I have experienced.
Thank you!
Understanding the Prevent Duty – Essential Training for Therapists
As a therapist, you play a crucial role in safeguarding young people. The Prevent Duty is part of the UK’s counter-terrorism strategy, designed to identify and support individuals at risk of radicalisation before they become involved in extremism.
This specialist training will equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to recognise the early warning signs of radicalisation and take appropriate action. By integrating Prevent awareness into your practice, you ensure that you can safeguard children and young people while maintaining ethical and professional responsibilities.
Prevent Duty Training is a program designed to equip individuals, particularly those in public-facing roles like education, health, and local government, with the knowledge and skills to identify and address risks of radicalisation and extremism. It’s rooted in the UK’s Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015, which mandates certain organisations to have “due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism.”
What to Expect:
Understanding the Prevent Duty – Learn how Prevent fits within existing safeguarding frameworks and your role as a therapist.
Psychological & Social Risk Factors – Explore the mental health, trauma, and social influences that may make a young person vulnerable to radicalisation.
Recognising Early Warning Signs – Identify key behavioural indicators that may signal a risk of extremism.
Balancing Safeguarding with Ethical Practice – Understand your responsibilities while maintaining therapeutic boundaries, confidentiality, and trust.
Practical Intervention Strategies – Gain real-world case study insights on how to respond effectively and work with multi-agency safeguarding partners.
Interactive Learning – Engage in scenario-based discussions to build confidence in applying Prevent principles within your professional practice.
Why Now?
The risks of radicalisation are real, and as a trusted therapist, your awareness and intervention can make a critical difference. Understanding Prevent as a safeguarding duty ensures you are equipped to act when needed, protect vulnerable individuals, and uphold your professional responsibility.
📍 Venue: Online
⏳ Duration: 3.5 Hours
💰 Investment: £45.00
Are You Ready to Strengthen Your Safeguarding Skills?
Secure your place today and gain the expertise to recognise and respond to radicalisation risks within your therapy practice.
Starts - Fri May 9 2025, 09:00am GMT
Ends - Fri May 9 2025, 12:30pm GMT
Child Sex Exploitation (CSE) Training for Therapists
Protecting Vulnerable Young People – Essential Training for Therapists
As a therapist, you have a vital role in safeguarding children and young people from the devastating impact of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE). Many victims may not recognise they are being exploited, making it essential for therapists to spot the warning signs, understand grooming tactics, and provide the right support.
This specialist training will equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to identify CSE risks and take appropriate safeguarding action, ensuring you can protect young people while maintaining ethical and professional responsibilities.
What to Expect:
Understanding CSE & Grooming Tactics – Learn how perpetrators exploit vulnerabilities and manipulate victims.
Recognising the Signs of Exploitation – Identify behavioural and emotional indicators of abuse in children and young people.
The Impact of Trauma on Victims – Understand how CSE affects mental health, self-esteem, and emotional development.
Safeguarding Responsibilities – Learn how to report concerns, work with multi-agency partners, and maintain confidentiality within ethical guidelines.
Practical Intervention Strategies – Gain insights into trauma-informed support, helping victims recover and rebuild trust.
Interactive Learning – Engage in real-world case studies and discussions to develop confidence in handling CSE disclosures.
Why Now?
CSE is a hidden crime, and therapists are often the first to notice subtle signs of abuse. By staying informed, you play a critical role in identifying at-risk individuals, offering the right support, and preventing further harm.
📍 Venue: Online
⏳ Duration: 3.5 Hours
💰 Investment: £45.00
Are You Ready to Strengthen Your Safeguarding Skills?
Secure your place today and gain the expertise to recognise and respond to CSE risks within your therapy practice.
Starts - Fri Jul 11 2025, 09:00am GMT
Ends - Fri Jul 11 2025, 12:30pm GMT
Inclusive Education: Equality Duty
Recent Delivery Highlight: Alternative Provision in Trafford “Towards Inclusive Education: Embedding the Public Sector Equality Duty”
We were thrilled to deliver a successful PSED training session at an Alternative Education Provision in Trafford, Greater Manchester, alongside the brilliant Professor Christine Callender, Professor of Education Equity and Social Justice at UCL Institute of Education.
The session was specifically designed to meet the unique needs of the staff, many of whom are neurodivergent. It focused on the protected characteristics outlined under the Equality Act and how these can be meaningfully embedded into everyday practice. Through a blend of theory, personal reflection, and practical application, the session created a space for honest, open dialogue.
Feedback from the training included:
“Absolutely great feedback for the training from staff — you and Christine nailed it!”
“It’s all about opening the doors of communication for staff to feel safe enough to have open discussions.”
This training reinforced the importance of creating safe spaces where staff can unpack difficult conversations with compassion, courage, and curiosity. We’re proud of the commitment shown by the team and look forward to supporting more schools on their journey towards truly inclusive education.
Leadership and Management Coaching
Why Leadership & Management Coaching from a Former Headteacher Makes a Difference
Leadership and management coaching is most impactful when delivered by someone who truly understands the pressures, responsibilities, and complexities of school life. An ex-headteacher brings first-hand experience, credibility, and insight that can’t be taught, only lived.
Having navigated the challenges of school leadership, from staff development and safeguarding to curriculum design and community engagement, a former head knows what works in practice, not just in theory. Their coaching is grounded in empathy, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of school culture.
The impact? Stronger, more confident leaders. Clearer vision and decision-making. A more empowered staff team. Ultimately, a school environment where both staff and students thrive.
In-school Therapeutic Support
In school environments, particularly those supporting pupils with SEND, ASC, or trauma-related needs — it’s vital to have a therapist who offers more than just traditional talking therapy. Many children and young people find it difficult to express themselves through words alone.
A therapist trained in a range of approaches, such as sand and play, movement, art, and music-based therapeutic interventions, can connect with pupils in ways that feel safe, familiar, and accessible. This flexible, trauma-informed approach meets each child where they are, supporting emotional regulation, communication, and meaningful engagement with school life — especially for those who process the world differently.
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