Safeguarding Adults Explained: UK Meaning and Principles

School governors across the UK can choose from several safeguarding training platforms, including NSPCC Learning, GovernorHub Knowledge, NGA Learning Link and the National College. Course format varies between providers, and some suit individual governors better while others work for whole boards. This guide compares the options to help you find the right fit.

Safeguarding in care means protecting people from abuse, neglect and harm, while upholding their health, wellbeing and human rights. Everyone working across UK health and social care settings plays a part, from frontline care workers to nurses, team leaders and senior managers. But the depth of training needed still depends on role, setting and employer.