Adult Safeguarding Training and Safeguarding in Sport

The Ann Craft Trust provides specialist safeguarding adults training designed to help VCSE organisations understand and prevent abuse, promote best practices, and support vulnerable adults safely. Their courses cover key topics such as identifying abuse, legal frameworks, safeguarding policies, and effective responses to concerns. Training is available in flexible formats, including online and in-person sessions, and is suitable for staff, volunteers, and trustees working in health, social care, and community settings.

This training equips VCSE organisations with practical knowledge to create safe environments, comply with safeguarding legislation, and foster a culture of vigilance and respect for adults at risk.

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Safeguarding Adults at Risk Training Courses – ACT

Safeguarding Adults in Sport Advice & Training – ACT

Disability Awareness, Safeguarding

Worcestershire Safeguarding (Worcestershire Safeguarding Adults Board (WSAB) and the Worcestershire Safeguarding Children Partnership (WSCP) offer essential training courses designed to equip VCSE organisations with the knowledge and skills needed to safeguard children and adults effectively. The training is divided into two main categories:

Children’s Safeguarding Training: Covers core topics such as recognising abuse, reporting concerns, safeguarding roles and responsibilities, and best practices to protect children and young people. Suitable for staff and volunteers working with or supporting children. (Children’s Training)

Adults’ Safeguarding Training: Focuses on protecting adults at risk from abuse and neglect, understanding safeguarding procedures, legal frameworks, and promoting safe, respectful environments. Ideal for those working with vulnerable adults in community or care settings. (Adults’ Training)

These courses are delivered through workshops, e-learning, and face-to-face sessions to support the VCSE sector in maintaining safe practices and compliance with statutory safeguarding standards.

For more information and booking details, visit: 

WSCP Learning & Development - Worcestershire Safeguarding Boards

Multi Agency Support Levels - Guidance to Help Support Well-Being of Worcestershire Adults Aged 18+

Worcestershire County Council offers a range of community-focused training courses, including this one designed to support VCSE organisations. The course provides practical skills and knowledge to enhance community work, covering relevant topics such as project management, community engagement, or wellbeing (depending on the specific course content).

These sessions help voluntary and community groups build capacity, improve service delivery, and strengthen local impact.

For details and booking, visit the course page at Worcestershire County Council Learning.

Summary of Multi Agency Support Levels

NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children)

NSPCC Learning offers a wide range of free online training and resources focused on child protection and safeguarding. Their materials support VCSE organisations in understanding how to recognise, prevent, and respond to abuse and neglect.

Courses include safeguarding basics, trauma-informed practice, and managing disclosures, suitable for staff and volunteers working with children and families.

Access practical guidance and training at NSPCC Learning.

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NSPCC Learning | Safeguarding and child protection

Safeguarding, Bid-writing, First Aid

B.A.R.N. (Bromsgrove and Redditch Network) provides a range of free and accessible training courses aimed at strengthening the skills and knowledge of voluntary and community groups in the Bromsgrove and Redditch areas. Their training covers essential topics such as governance, fundraising, safeguarding, volunteer management, and service development. These sessions are designed to help VCSE organisations improve their capacity, deliver better services, and enhance community impact.

Training is delivered through workshops, webinars, and one-to-one support, often with opportunities for networking and peer learning. B.A.R.N. also offers tailored advice to help groups access further funding and partnership opportunities.

For more details and to book sessions, click the link below 

Training | Bromsgrove and Redditch Network

Safeguarding Overview & Good Practice

Young Solutions offers a wide range of training for individuals, organisations and partnerships involved in improving the quality of life for children and young people, including Safeguarding and Child Protection, Awareness of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE), Safeguarding Adolescents, The Basics of Good Youth Work, Dealing with Challenging Behaviour, Basic Drug and Alcohol Awareness, First Aid, Detached Youth Work,  and Young People’s Mental Health. 

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Training – Young Solutions