This is a safeguarding training for all school governors, and can serve as a comprehensive guide to safeguarding responsibilities for members of the school governing board. This course provides the strategic understanding governors need to fulfil their safeguarding duties effectively in Nigerian schools.

Upcoming Dates: 7th December 2024, 25th January, 2025,

Who Should Attend?

This course is essential for:

  • All members of the Governing Body, not just the safeguarding governor
  • School Board members and trustees
  • School leaders who are part of the governing body

Course Objectives

This training is designed to empower school governors to:

  • Understand Strategic Responsibilities. Clear guidance on governors’ roles in safeguarding leadership and creating a safe school culture.
  • Key Policies and Guidance. Learn essential safeguarding policies, and procedures for preventing, recognising, and reporting concerns.
  • Quality Assurance Preparations. Ensure you are prepared to evidence safeguarding practices for school inspections confidently.

Course Content

This training covers:

  • Safeguarding Overview
  • Governance Roles: Chair, Vice Chair, and Safeguarding Governor
  • Safeguarding Policies and Procedures
  • Responding to Concerns
  • Safeguarding in the Curriculum
  • Technology and Online Safety
  • Evaluating The Effectiveness of Safeguarding Practices
  • Managing Allegations Against Staff
  • Safer Recruitment and the Single Central Record (SCR)

Note: This is an advanced focused training for governors. It is not a general safeguarding course for all school staff. It is also recommended, but not mandatory that Governors complete the basic Introduction to Safeguarding Course before embarking on this one.

Training Fee (Each fee includes materials and certification):

  • Virtual: NGN 60,000 per person
  • Physical: NGN 70,000 per person
  • Group discounts apply for groups of 5 or more
  • Contact us at info@safegliaconsult for a discounted group invoice.

Delivery and Certification

  • Format: Interactive workshops with case studies and discussions
  • Duration: 3 Hours Virtual, 4 Hours in-person
  • Location: Online or in-person (In person trainings are for groups of 5 or more)
  • Certification: Participants will receive a Certificate of Participation upon completion.