1. Brief description of Effective Supervision

    By the end of this section, you should understand: The key benefits of effective supervision in health and social care The risks and consequences of poor or absent supervision Warning signs indicating ineffective supervision practices Regulatory expectations regarding supervision in care settings
  2. Module 17 : Case Studies

    Understand how safeguarding applies in real-life situations Recognize different types of abuse and risk Identify appropriate professional responses Appreciate the importance of person-centered care Be aware of safeguarding tools and resources
  3. Module 16: safeguarding adults reviews / boards

    By the end of this section, you should understand: The role and overall purpose of Safeguarding Adults Boards (SABs) The strategic responsibilities of SABs Key issues addressed by SABs Links between SABs and other public protection forums What Safeguarding Adults Reviews (SARs) are Criteria for conducting a SAR The importance of a learning-focused (not blame-focused) approach How SARs align with safeguarding principles
  4. Module 15 : Multidisciplinary meetings

    By the end of this section, you should understand: What multidisciplinary meetings are and why they are important The purpose and aims of MDTs The responsibilities of the chair in MDTs Key enablers for MDTs to function effectively, according to the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE)
  5. Module 14 : safeguarding planning

    By the end of this section, you should understand: How safeguarding plans are developed following a multi-agency planning meeting The definition, purpose, and benefits of a safeguarding plan for the adult at risk Key points to consider when creating a safeguarding plan Standards applied during a safeguarding plan meeting
  6. Module 13: The investigation process

    By the end of this section, you should understand: The purpose of an investigation Key points to consider during an investigation How to compile a report following an investigation The process after a report is completed
  7. Module 12 : strategy discussion / meeting

    By the end of this section, you should understand: The Designated Safeguarding Lead’s (DSL) responsibilities after a referral and before the enquiry The purpose of a strategy discussion/meeting Who attends a strategy meeting Responsibilities of staff participating in safeguarding enquiries Key points to consider during strategy meetings
  8. Module 11 : evidence

    By the end of this section, you should be able to understand: Key steps when collecting evidence for investigations The importance of preserving evidence Reasons for preserving forensic evidence The use of Body Maps How professionals may provide written or oral evidence in the Court of Protection
  9. Module 10: Information Sharing

    Upon completion of this section, you should be able to understand: The importance of information sharing in preventing abuse and neglect The seven golden rules of information sharing Basic principles of sharing information Useful information to have about an individual when reporting concerns Circumstances where information can be shared without consent
  10. Module 9 : record keeping

    Upon completion of this section, you should be able to understand: The general principles of record keeping When information should be recorded How information is recorded What information should be recorded