Images and videos are increasingly used as tools to exploit, groom, and control young people. This course explores how imagery is weaponised through threats, blackmail, and coercion, in contexts such as sextortion, child on child abuse, gang exploitation, and county lines activity.

In a world where personal and professional lives are increasingly visible online, it’s essential that staff understand how to navigate social media safely and responsibly. This course explores the features of popular social platforms, the risks that come with a public digital presence, and real-world examples of when things go wrong.

This session explores the realities of youth-produced sexual imagery, often referred to as ‘sexting’. Participants will examine the pressures and perceptions that drive image sharing, and how these behaviours can shift from exploration to exploitation.

Individuals in positions of trust, such as those working in education, sport, faith, care, and community roles, hold significant influence over the individuals they support. This advanced course explores how some people abuse that trust to cause harm.

Designed for those with safeguarding leadership responsibilities, this course goes beyond introductory knowledge to explore what effective safeguarding leadership looks like in practice. Delivered over 3 hours, participants will strengthen their understanding of statutory duties, thresholds of need, and how to manage complex safeguarding concerns with confidence.

This foundational course provides a clear and practical overview of safeguarding children and young people. Designed for anyone working or volunteering with children, it covers the essential information you need to recognise abuse and respond appropriately.