324 National courses delivered Live Online

FAA Level 1 Award In Awareness Of Safeguarding (RQF) Face-to-Face Classroom: Half-day course Virtual Classroom: 2 sessions of 2 ½ hours For those who work with children, young people and vulnerable adults Promotes awareness of safeguarding, enabling learners to identify problems and show where to report these to Course Contents: Safeguarding legislation and guidance Key safeguarding roles Different types of abuse Signs and indicators of abuse and neglect Actions to take when a safeguarding concern arises Benefits of this course: In 2018/2019, 415,050 concerns of abuse were raised In 2018/2019, there were nearly 400,000 children in need 52,300 children were subject to a child protection plan 63% of adult safeguarding concerns are for people over 65 1 in every 42 adults aged 85+ have required safeguarding enquires... Child abuse often goes unreported and unrecorded - till it is picked up on by someone who then does something about it. This Level 1 Safeguarding Awareness course gives people the knowledge to make a real difference to a person's life! This basic Safeguarding course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualifications accredited by First Aid Awards Ltd. This means that you can be rest assured that your Level 1 in Safeguarding Certificate provides information for best practice to make a real difference to protect the health and wellbeing of the most vulnerable in our society. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/5635/2

An Accredited CPD-Certified Training Seminar for Employers, HR Managers, and Team Leaders Workshop Host Julie Johns MBE Format: Live Teams Session Duration: 1 hour Cost: £79.00 per person “1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime.” (Source: Office for National Statistics) Domestic abuse is a workplace issue—whether it occurs inside or outside the home. This session provides a valuable introduction for employees in developing and embedding policies that protect staff, promote wellbeing, and fulfill legal and ethical responsibilities. Workplaces play a vital role in recognising, responding to, and supporting employees affected by domestic abuse. Having an effective Domestic Abuse Policy and Procedures will ensure your workplace is ‘A Safe Space to Work.’ What You'll Gain By attending this 1 hour live Teams Session, you will: Learn the main components of an effective workplace domestic abuse policy Learn how to embed procedures that support impacted employees safely and sensitively Clarify the legal, health and safeguarding responsibilities of employers Explore how to respond appropriately to disclosures of domestic abuse Learn the next steps for implementation within the workplace Why Attend? This seminar is ideal for organisations developing internal domestic abuse policies and procedures. The session offers practical steps to align with best practice, legal requirements, and trauma-informed approaches—supporting both compliance and compassion. By the end of the session, attendees will feel confident in: Drafting or refining a domestic abuse policy Creating a safe environment in which to disclose Building internal response plan that includes HR, line managers and support services Additional Benefits CPD credits awarded with certificate Printable handouts and policy templates provided Certificates of attendance available on request FREE Domestic Abuse Policy FREE 30 minute consultation This seminar serves as a strong introduction to domestic abuse policies and procedures and sets out clear actions to take to ensure your workplace is a ‘Safe Space to Work’. Group Bookings available. Please contact julie@safespaceconsultancy.org with your request and to discuss fee.

The main subject areas of the course are: Legislation and guidance for asbestos practitioners. The properties of asbestos and health effects of exposure to asbestos fibres. The types of asbestos and its uses in buildings. The types of asbestos surveys. The asbestos register, risk assessment and management plan. Asbestos remediation. The role of asbestos analysts and laboratory procedures.

This qualification is ideal for anyone who prepares and serves food, as it provides learners with a basic understanding of nutrition and the requirements of special diets to enable the planning and provision of well-balanced meals that will have a positive impact on health.

Course Overview The "UK Employment Law Level 5" course offers a comprehensive introduction to the key aspects of employment law within the UK. This course is designed for those seeking to understand the legal framework that governs workplace relations, from recruitment through to dismissal. Covering crucial topics such as employment contracts, discrimination, and health and safety, this course provides valuable knowledge applicable across various industries. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with the legal understanding required to navigate and implement employment laws effectively, ensuring compliance and fostering fair workplace practices. Course Description This course delves into the fundamental areas of UK employment law, offering learners a thorough grounding in legislation that affects both employers and employees. Learners will explore areas including recruitment procedures, employment contracts, employee handbooks, and the disciplinary process, along with in-depth coverage of national minimum wage laws and workplace discrimination. The course also includes key topics such as parental rights, sick pay, pension schemes, and the health and safety obligations of employers. Learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of employment law, empowering them to contribute to a fair, legal, and well-managed workplace. Course Modules Module 01: Basics of Employment Law Module 02: Legal Recruitment Process Module 03: Employment Contracts Module 04: Employee Handbook Module 05: Disciplinary Procedure Module 06: National Minimum Wage & National Living Wage Module 07: Parental Rights, Sick Pay & Pension Scheme Module 08: Discrimination in the Workplace Module 09: Health & Safety at Work Module 10: Dismissal, Grievances and Employment Tribunals Module 11: Workplace Monitoring & Data Protection (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to understand UK employment law. Professionals aiming to advance their careers in HR or management. Beginners with an interest in workplace legislation and employee relations. HR managers and team leaders looking to update their legal knowledge. Career Path HR Manager Employment Lawyer Compliance Officer Payroll Specialist Workplace Policy Advisor Employee Relations Consultant

This session will provide a clear update for governors as to the latest developments in terms of risk, updates on statutory guidance and KCSIE requirements from the governance perspective, and an overview of what the safeguarding team should be working on.

QA Level 2 Award In Food Safety (Refresher) (RQF) Face to Face: Half day course Virtual Classroom: Spread over 2 sessions of 2½ hr duration Suitable for those who have previously done an Ofqual regulated course in Food Safety in Catering, for Retail and for Manufacturing Reminds learners about the importance of Food Safety and how to ensure food is safe for consumption Course Contents: Responsibilities of food handlers Types of contamination Causes of cross contamination Types of Contamination and the Associated Risks Keeping the work area and equipment clean and tidy Pest control Sources of food poisoning People at higher risk of food poisoning High risk foods Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Personal hygiene in food safety Safe temperatures for food processing Food spoilage Storage and deliveries Benefits of this course: Businesses have a duty to their customers to produce food that is safe for consumption. There are one million cases of food poisoning in the UK each year. How much can you remember from when you did your original course? From our experience, people remember very little one year later - let alone longer than that The Food Standards Agency says that 'Food business operators are required by law, to ensure that food handlers receive appropriate supervision and instruction/training in food hygiene in line with their work activity and should enable them to handle food safely’. Our QA Level 2 Award in Food Safety (Refresher) (RQF) is a nationally accredited qualification especially suitable for people working in, or planning to work in, the food retail industry, and complies with the training regulations. Doing this Ofqual regulated, nationally accredited course ensures that nothing of importance is left out of your memory, and that you are able to produce or sell food that is fit for human consumption Accredited, Ofqual regulated qualification: Our Food Safety in Catering training course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards. This means that you can be rest assured that your Food safety in Catering certificate fulfils the legal requirements and is a very good way to make sure your employees are trained in Food Safety. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/4311/4

FAA Level 1 Award In Awareness Of First Aid For Mental Health (RQF) Classroom (4.5 hour course), Virtual (2 x 2 ½ hour sessions) Gives learners a good awareness of Mental Health First Aid Gives learners the skills to start that difficult conversation Course Contents: What is Mental Health? Why people develop mental health conditions What the role of a mental health first aider is Knowing how to provide advice and practical support Knowing how to recognise and manage stress Recognising a range of mental health conditions: Depression Anxiety Psychosis Eating disorders Suicide Self-harm Benefits of this course: 37% of all work-related ill-health is due to mental health problems Problems with mental health cover 45% of all working days lost A whopping 12.8 million working days, or 49, 042 years, were lost due to mental health problems in 2018/19 602,000 workers suffered from work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2018/19 One in four people will have a mental health problem at some point during their lives Whether work is causing or aggravating mental health problems, employers have a legal responsibility towards their employees Work-related mental health issues must to be assessed to measure the levels of risk to staff Where a risk is identified, steps must be taken to remove it or reduce it as far as reasonably practicable This half day course gives people a good awareness of mental health in the workplace For a more complete introduction, see our full day First Aid for Mental Health or two day Supervising First Aid for Mental Health courses Accredited, Ofqual regulated qualification This Awareness of Mental Health First Aid Course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by First Aid Awards. This means that you can be rest assured that your Mental Health First Aid Certificates fulfil the upcoming legal requirements and are a very good way to make sure you and your employees have a supporting workplace to deal with staff's mental health conditions. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/3768/0

Who is this course suitable for? Required to undertake asbestos fibre counting as part of their work Considering a career in asbestos analysis Responsible for managing asbestos analysts Prior Knowledge and Understanding Candidates for this course are expected to be aware of HSG 248 Asbestos: The Analysts' Guide (July 2021), and in particular Appendix 1, Fibres in air: sampling and evaluation of by phase contrast microscopy. Candidates will preferably have prior experience of analysing fibre count samples and may already be participating in a quality control scheme. In addition, candidates are expected to have had training to cover the core competencies outlined within the foundation material detailed within Table A9.1 of HSG248 Asbestos: The Analysts' Guide (July 2021). This may be achieved by In -house learning or through the P400 foundation module.

This online Introduction to Communication Skills course aims to empower you to have more effective conversations with your patients, their friends and family and your colleagues at work. In particular, the focus will be on understanding and appreciating communication skills and how to use them more effectively and efficiently.