Safeguarding – Making an alert to the local authority

Aim

This is a face-to-face workshop for trained alerters in the adult learning service to update their knowledge on Safeguarding.

This programme should be repeated every three years.

Objectives

Learning outcomes

• Explore what the Care Act guidance says about provider roles in safeguarding and what duties apply to you in your role.

• Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns when it is known or suspected that an adult or child is at risk of or is experiencing abuse or neglect.

• Know when and how to bring concerns to the attention of the lead agency for the safeguarding process.

• Know what action is required to protect the adult/child, identify if any other person/persons are at risk and deal with immediate risks and needs.

• Know what actions that you, the alerting manager, need to take in line with information sharing considerations.

• Be able to record effectively by listing all actions taken with a clear account of decisions made and the reasons for these.

Dates and venues available

8th December 2026

3rd March 2027

5th May 2027

7th July 2027

8th September 2027