This online workshop will consider updated laws, relevant changes in safeguarding policies and consider working specifically with children
Practical Safeguarding Children within Arts Settings
This advanced online safeguarding training is designed for Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), deputy DSLs, managers, education professionals, artists, programme leads and anyone with safeguarding responsibilities working with children and young people within arts settings.
Delivered by an experienced safeguarding practitioner working within a Local Authority and specialising in supporting children in care, this session goes beyond basic safeguarding awareness and disclosure procedures. The training focuses on the real-world practicalities, legal responsibilities, and operational challenges faced by safeguarding professionals in 2026.
Participants will gain up-to-date knowledge of current safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice, alongside practical insight into how safeguarding works in day-to-day settings.
Topics include:
– Updated safeguarding legislation and guidance for 2026
– The responsibilities and accountability of DSLs
– Managing safeguarding concerns effectively and confidently
– Record keeping, information sharing and escalation processes
– Multi-agency working and professional challenge
– Safeguarding children in care and understanding additional vulnerabilities
– Practical safeguarding logistics within schools, organisations, and care settings
– Responding professionally beyond initial disclosures
– Building safer safeguarding cultures and systems
This training is ideal for professionals seeking practical, realistic safeguarding knowledge that can be immediately applied within their role. It is particularly useful for professionals working with vulrenable or at risk young people.
Participants will leave with increased confidence, clearer understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, and practical tools to strengthen safeguarding practice within their organisation.
For further information, please contact info@engage.org or visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/safeguarding-children-in-the-arts-2026-tickets-1990383734329.
