Safeguarding at Events for Stewards and Event Staff

Safeguarding at Events for Stewards and Event Staff

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.

Included with Team Solutions

This course is available via an organisation subscription.

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Presentation
Online
Duration
3 Hours
Access
Lifetime
Language
English
From £45.00 Ex VAT

This course is perfect for

  • All Event Staff

    The content of this course is aimed at all event personnel

What you’ll learn

  • How to help create safe, welcoming event spaces for everyone attending.

  • How safeguarding applies to all event roles, from stewards to senior staff.

  • How to recognise signs that someone may be vulnerable, at risk, or in distress.

  • The basics of trauma-informed practice and how this changes the way you respond to people.

  • How to communicate in ways that are calm, respectful, and supportive during incidents.

  • How to respond to concerns using clear reporting and safeguarding procedures.

  • How to support digital safety at events, including online harassment and image sharing risks.

  • How to spot and respond to mental health concerns in a busy event environment.

  • Greater awareness of violence against women and girls, domestic abuse, and sexual violence in event settings.

  • How to handle safeguarding concerns using the Four R’s: Recognise, Respond, Report, Record.

  • Why good documentation and information sharing helps keep people safe.

  • Practical steps to take to prevent incidents before they happen.

  • How language, culture, and communication differences can affect someone’s ability to seek help.

  • How to adapt safeguarding approaches for different types of events and venues.

  • How to look after your own wellbeing and personal safety while supporting others.

  • How every staff member helps create a culture of safety, respect, and vigilance.

  • The confidence to act appropriately when something doesn’t feel right — and know you won’t be acting alone.

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