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If a young person chooses you as the person they trust with their disclosure, it’s important to remember that how you support them can have a profound impact on their lives.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Creating a culture where young people feel safe, heard and supported has never been more important. Ofsted’s review of sexual abuse highlighted that sexual harassment has become so commonplace in schools that young people don’t see the point in reporting incidents. When a young person chooses to disclose an experience of sexual harassment or abuse, the response they receive can have a lasting impact on their lives.
This online course will give you the confidence, knowledge and skills to respond appropriately to disclosures, helping you provide meaningful support when it matters most.
This course has been funded by the NHS England and NHS Improvement (London) Sexual Violence Grants Programme.
94% of learners would recommend this course.
This course was a great knowledge check for me- it reassured that I do have sound/ up to date knowledge. The course was easy to follow- I liked that it was concise and quick to complete but still covers all of the key messaging to help staff feel confident to recognise and respond to the issues. I have recommended to others.
Really great short course, clear format and focused on SPECIFICS that are easier to remember and apply at work – thank you!
The course was very informative. I feel more equipped to handle a disclosure from a child/young person.
Made me understand what is needed or expected when providing support for someone who was a victim of abuse or sexual abuse.
This course has provided me with the confidence to manage a disclosure from a young person and importantly the process in documenting disclosures.
Important information
Before starting this course, you should review your organisation’s safeguarding policy and procedures – keep a copy so you can easily access and refer to it at any time.
This course contains information about sexual violence and abuse, which some participants may find distressing.