Aquatic professionals are in a unique position, working with learners, many of whom are children or young people, but also with adults who may be at risk. The purpose of this unit is to develop knowledge and awareness of safeguarding; protecting these populations to ensure that learners and aquatic teachers have a productive, safe and enjoyable experience.
This CPD will provide aquatic professionals with an understanding of importance of safeguarding, the different forms of abuse, the position of trust, role of statutory agencies, how to respond to concerns, best practice recommendations, and safer recruitment procedures.
This CPD is suitable for all aquatic professionals; baby and pre-school swimming teachers, swimming teachers, disability swimming teachers and tutors. Aquatic instructors such as pool snorkelling instructors, aquacise instructors, poolside helpers and swimming assistants may also find this unit beneficial.
- CPD Value
- 1 STA CPD Points
- Cost
- £25.00
- Validity of Programme
- This programme is valid for 3 years.
- Length of Programme
- Approximately 3 hours.
- Programme Information
- This programme covers:
- Safeguarding myths
- Legislation and statutory guidance
- Roles and responsibilities
- Principles of safeguarding and protecting
- Statutory agencies
- Understanding abuse and neglect
- Abuse or poor teaching practice
- Social media
- Dealing with an incident or disclosure
- Safer recruitment
- Best practice recommendations
- Assessment Criteria
- Complete a multiple-choice assessment at the end of the programme