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Safeguarding for Museum Managers and DSOs
Duration 1 day
Course Overview
This course has been designed for DSOs and Managers who are taking a lead role in safeguarding within the organisation. The course will help them identify their responsibilities when taking a lead role, both internally and externally working with both adults and young people. The course will consider the requirements of the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and updates to statutory guidance.
The programme will focuss on creating a culture of safeguarding across all teams and how to raise confidence so that best practice prevails. The day is designed to be highly practical, offering Managers an opportunity to reflect upon what is working well within their team and what they can do to make further improvements. Through this process, the course aims to improve knowledge and confidence.
Learning Outcomes
This course is designed to help delegates:Familiarise themselves with updates on relevant legislation and statutory guidanceGain clarity on their role and responsibilities as a Manager or DSOAnalyse case study referrals and identify good and poor practice Practice writing a high quality referralIdentify gaps and what is working well within their teams Describe best practice when working with external agenciesWhen and how to challenge appropriately, following up referrals, and refer directly to the LADO
Methods of Delivery Discussion, Presentation, Quiz, Case Study, Reflection
- Course Content
- Audience
- Training Considerations
- Certification
- Related Courses
Course Content
- Safeguarding legislation, principles and guidelines
- Updates on types of abuse
- Safeguarding Report Forms and Referrals
- Common errors or mistakes at Management level and how to improve practice
- Working effectively with external agencies
Target Audience
This course is aimed at museum managers, team leaders, DSOs and others with responsibility for safeguarding staff, volunteers, and visitors in museum environments.
Training Considerations
Delegates should have attended introductory safeguarding training which provided a general overview of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children. Delegates should also have a good awareness of their organisation's safeguarding policies and procedures.
Certification
Delegates will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of this course.
Related Courses
Safeguarding Adults Safeguarding Children Safegaurding Overview
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