Description
FGM is a serious safeguarding issue that affects an estimated 103,000 women and girls in England and Wales, and early years practitioners are legally required to report known cases in children under 18. This course gives practitioners the understanding to recognise the risk indicators, fulfil their legal duties, and signpost families to the right support.
What you’ll learn
- Understand what FGM is and how it can impact individuals, families, and communities
- Understand why FGM is practised and the cultural contexts around it
- Recognise the indicators and risk factors for FGM in a safeguarding context
- Know your legal responsibilities as a childcare practitioner
- Understand the range of support available and community-based work to prevent FGM
Who it’s for
All early years practitioners — FGM awareness and mandatory reporting duties apply to all registered childcare providers.
What’s included
- NFAQ-accredited completion certificate
- Evidence for compliance & Ofsted audit
- Media-rich learning with voiceovers
- Learn on any device, at your own pace
Accredited by NFAQAll of our courses carry NFAQ accreditation, giving you recognised evidence of completion for compliance and Ofsted audit.
Training a whole team?
Buy multiple licences, or give every member of staff unlimited access with the Training Portal from £5 per learner.
