Safeguarding Learners: Addressing Exploitation in Education
AELP Webinar
Facilitator: Charlotte Witherspoon, Safeguarding Consultant, ECP
Fees
Member Rate £49.00 + VAT
Non Member Rate £99.00 + VAT
Overview
Exploitation is a growing risk for learners both online and offline – from sextortion and grooming to county lines. This practical, one-hour safeguarding webinar will equip education professionals with the confidence and tools to identify risks, intervene early, and protect learners.
You’ll gain:
- Clear understanding of exploitation and how it manifests in education.
- Prevention strategies that promote safe online and offline behaviours.
- Practical tools to recognise warning signs and respond swiftly.
- Guidance on supporting victims, including reporting, referrals, and accessing specialist advice.
By the end of the session, you will feel empowered to act decisively, ensuring your learners are protected and supported in a safe, secure learning environment.
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Objectives
Participants will:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of exploitation, including grooming, sextortion, and county lines.
- Gain legal insights on penalties, responsibilities, and victim rights.
- Learn proactive strategies to prevent exploitation both online and offline.
- Strengthen their ability to respond effectively to victims, including referral pathways and multi-agency collaboration.
- Access ongoing support tools such as helplines, counselling, and online safety guides.
Benefits
For Individual Delegates:
- Strengthen safeguarding knowledge and skills.
- Gain practical strategies to protect learners effectively.
- Enhance professional development and confidence in handling safeguarding concerns.
For Organisations:
- Improve safeguarding practices across teams.
- Ensure compliance with legal and statutory frameworks.
- Demonstrate clear commitment to learner safety.
For Learners:
- Benefit from a safer and more secure environment.
- Build trust in their educators and providers.
- Thrive academically and personally within a culture of protection and support.
Target Audience
This webinar is designed to support all providers of post 16 education and training provision including:
- Members of the executive team
- Senior management
- HR Departments
- Curriculum /Department leads
- Safeguarding Leads
- All other Teaching and training staff
Facilitator
Charlotte Witherspoon
With over twenty years in the police force, Charlotte is committed to giving a voice to the voiceless. She understands the effects of institutional oppression and actively uses her influence to prevent harm and abuse in society.
Charlotte has a proven record of challenging, impacting, and influencing systems with her extensive knowledge of laws, legislation, and guidelines. She provides clients with individualised support that fosters empathy.
Her inquisitive nature keeps her updated on child protection and safeguarding issues, concerns, and trends, enabling her to challenge, empower, and educate organisations to ensure the safety of those in their care.
Secure your place!
Fees
Member Rate £49.00 + VAT
Non Member Rate £99.00 + VAT
To pay via credit card, please contact our Accounts Team at:
Phone: 0117 947 2095
Email: [email protected]
If you are unable to pay via credit card, we will automatically raise an invoice and send it to you. Once your invoice has been paid, you will receive the confirmation email containing the Zoom joining link.
If you register but are unable to attend, we will send you a copy of the recording after the webinar has taken place.
Safeguarding Learners: Addressing Exploitation in Education
AELP Webinar
