Developing your Safeguarding Framework
This accessible online course is designed for all event personnel, from stewards and security to medical teams and crew members. Perfect for anyone working in events of any scale, this bite-sized training breaks down essential safeguarding knowledge into manageable modules.
Learn how to create safer event spaces through understanding trauma-informed practice, digital safety, mental health awareness, and responding to concerns effectively. The course covers practical scenarios across different event types – from indoor arenas to outdoor festivals – while also ensuring your own wellbeing and safety as event staff.
This course is perfect for
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Safeguarding Leads & Officers
Who provide direct support to individuals who have experienced abuse
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Sports Academy Directors and School Sports Coordinators
Making appointments for roles involving young athletes
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Senior Leaders and Directors
With overall responsibility for workforce planning and organisational safety
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Trustees and Board Members
Involved in senior appointments and governance of recruitment practices
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Volunteer Coordinators
Managing the recruitment and selection of volunteers working with vulnerable people
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Sports Club Recruitment Officers and Committee Members
Responsible for hiring coaches and selecting volunteers
What you’ll learn
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How to build a clear, effective safeguarding framework for your organisation.
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The role of leaders and managers in creating a strong safeguarding culture.
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Practical steps to reduce the risk of abuse, harm, and misconduct.
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How to create safe and accessible reporting systems that people trust.
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How to ensure your organisation can respond quickly and compassionately to concerns.
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How clear policies and procedures support transparency and accountability.
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What laws and regulatory requirements your safeguarding policies must reflect.
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What to include in a strong written safeguarding policy on abuse and misconduct.
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How to develop a clear safeguarding statement that sets expectations for everyone.
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How to identify and plan appropriate safeguarding training for staff and volunteers.
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Why keeping training records is essential for accountability and compliance.
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How policies, procedures, and training work together to protect vulnerable people.
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How to design ongoing monitoring and supervision to keep safeguarding active, not just written down.
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How to check that safeguarding measures are working in practice, not just on paper.
- The benefits of working with external agencies and specialist services.
- What support and referral options may be available for individuals who need help.
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How strong community partnerships can strengthen safeguarding outcomes.
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Key considerations when working with agencies across different regions or legal systems.
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How to set and maintain safe professional boundaries.
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How to recognise the risks of inappropriate relationships and behaviours.
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Practical steps to help prevent boundary breaches and misconduct.
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How to promote a culture where concerns about behaviour are raised early.

