Safeguarding: Essentials

Self-guided, interactive eLearning | £25 (1 year’s access) or £36 (18 months)


Work safely in practice. Aimed at people who deliver programmes or work directly with children, young people or adults at risk of harm, this course goes beyond the basics with additional scenarios covering further indicators and escalation routes.

Course information

Safeguarding: Essentials builds on the Introduction course with deeper coverage of indicators and responses, plus key higher-risk areas encountered in delivery.

You’ll explore how to:

  • Apply the safeguarding guidance to children, young people, and adults at risk of harm in everyday contexts.

  • Manage disclosures and concerns confidently, including accurate recording and swift reporting to the DSL (and LADO awareness for allegations against those who work with children).

  • Recognise and respond to child sexual exploitation, child criminal exploitation, county lines, grooming, bullying (incl. online), domestic abuse, FGM awareness, and Prevent at a practitioner level.

  • Hold professional boundaries in workshops, residencies, site tours and online sessions.

  • Embed safer practice by following your organisation's policy, procedures and code of conduct.

An Interactive Learning Experience

This engaging self-guided course combines a variety of formats to keep learning active and relevant:

  • Video explainers to ground key concepts

  • Branching scenarios to consider decisions in realistic contexts

  • Hotspot images and case studies to practise recognition and response

  • Flashcards to break down complex topics

  • Puzzles, quizzes and matching exercises to test understanding

  • Reflection prompts to apply ideas to your organisation and role

  • Audio options and full transcripts for every section, ensuring full accessibility

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:


  • Identify, respond and escalate concerns appropriately, documenting accurately and acting within policy.

  • Differentiate between child protection and adult safeguarding, including considerations around consent.

  • Create safer sessions both in person and online.

This course is brought to you by the expert trainers at Artswork Professional Development, who are proud to share their decades of experience of personal and professional development within the creative, cultural and heritage sectors.

Who this course is for:

  • Freelancers, facilitators and educators working directly with participants.

  • Organisations purchasing for delivery teams and programme staff.

  • Anyone looking to strengthen their existing safeguarding knowledge.

Recommended for anyone delivering sessions or activities with children, young people or adults at risk of harm - it adds an additional level of detail to recognise, respond and escalate concerns appropriately.


Perfect for people who work directly with participants; for a fundamental level of knowledge or refresher, see Safeguarding: Introduction, and for leadership-specific responsibilities, see Safeguarding: Advanced.

Course Features

  • Fully Online

    Complete anywhere, anytime

  • Self-Paced

    Pause and return as needed, with one year’s access (option to extend to 18 months)

  • Accessible format

    All videos have transcripts, plus audio options for text content

  • Practical application

    Exercises and scenarios directly linked to real-world contexts

  • Ongoing reference

    Revisit frameworks and checklists for future projects

Pricing Options

The standard option suits quick completion, while the extended option is ideal to allow extra time for busy schedules and ongoing reference

  • £25.00

    Standard Access (One Year)

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  • £36.00

    Extended Access (18 Months)

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Training Teams with Ease

If you’re purchasing on behalf of others, a group order gives you Seat Manager access. This includes a simple admin dashboard where you can:

  • Share sign-up links with staff (whether or not they already have an account)

  • Enrol or remove individuals directly

  • Track progress and activity, including log-ins and licence use

It’s a cost-effective way to provide consistent training across teams – with remote access and the flexibility for everyone to learn at their own pace.

If you prefer to pay by invoice/PO, get in touch and we’ll set this up for you.

Course curriculum

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FAQs

  • Who is this course for?

    For anyone who works directly with children, young people or adults at risk of harm - such as facilitators, creative practitioners, outreach workers and freelancers.

  • How long does it take to complete?

    Roughly 90–120 minutes, depending on how deeply you engage with the case studies and quizzes.

  • What makes it different from the Introduction course?

    It includes everything in the Introduction course, plus additional depth on categories of abuse, managing disclosures, and real-world scenarios.

  • Do I get a certificate?

    Yes. You’ll receive a downloadable certificate of completion once all lessons are marked complete.

  • Is this course interactive?

    Yes. It includes scenario-based activities, reflections and knowledge checks to help you apply learning to your role.

  • I’m not from an arts organisation - is it still relevant?

    Yes. It was written for the creative, cultural and heritage sectors, but is easily transferrable to community and third-sector contexts.

  • Is this course accredited?

    While not formally accredited, this training meets current UK safeguarding expectations for both children and adults and covers everything you need to feel confident in your safeguarding role. We can also offer AQA accreditation for an additional cost - contact [email protected] to find out more.

  • Can I revisit the course once completed?

    Yes. You can review any module as often as you like during your access period.

  • Is it suitable for organisations or group bookings?

    Yes. Many organisations enrol whole delivery teams or freelancers. We can set up group access with progress tracking and invoicing. Contact [email protected] to find out more.

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