What you will learn
This online Safeguarding in Music Education course is tailored for professionals who teach music, offering insights into their safeguarding responsibilities and legal obligations.
By the end of course you will be able to:
- Understand the legislation and guidance that surrounds safeguarding in a music education setting.
- Define the different types of abuse you may encounter.
- Recognise a wide array of abuse indicators.
- Fully grasp your reporting responsibilities and execute them effectively.
- Maintain a person-centred approach throughout all safeguarding processes.
- Identify the signs of radicalisation more proficiently.
- Address the challenges posed by online safety.
- Respond effectively to safeguarding concerns, including following the correct reporting procedures.
- Understand what is meant by the term early help and the step-by-step approach regarding services based on different thresholds of need used by local authorities.
- Understand the best practices for using technology and mobile devices in a music education setting.
Modules
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1. Overview and Tips
This opening lesson explains how the course works and introduces the safeguarding responsibilities of people working with children in music education. It outlines the learning journey and prepares learners for the sector-specific topics that follow.
2. Core Principles of Safeguarding
Explores the core principles of safeguarding and child protection, including the legislation and guidance that underpin safe practice. Learners consider how these principles apply across the four UK nations and within music education.
3. Creating a Safe Environment
Looks at how organisations and tutors can create safer environments for children through clear policies, professional boundaries and a culture in which concerns are taken seriously. It also considers lone working and one-to-one music tuition.
4. Recognising Abuse
Explains the main categories of abuse and the signs and indicators that may suggest a child is at risk. Learners consider vulnerability and the responsibilities of music education professionals.
5. Responding to Concerns
Explains how children may disclose abuse and how to respond calmly, promptly and appropriately. It covers listening, confidentiality and the immediate actions to take when a concern is raised.
6. Reporting and Recording Concerns
Covers how to make clear, factual records and follow the correct reporting or referral route. Learners are reminded to follow their organisation’s safeguarding procedures and involve the appropriate safeguarding lead or authority.
7. Online Safety and Safeguarding
Examines online risks including grooming, sharing sexual content and cyberbullying. It explains how music education professionals can support safer online practice and respond to concerns.
8. Radicalisation and Extremism
Places the Prevent duty within a music education context and explores how radicalisation may affect children and young people. Learners consider potential indicators and the action to take when concerned.
9. Best Practices for Tutors Using Devices
Covers the safe and responsible use of mobile devices in music education settings. It considers pupil data, privacy, security and the need to follow a school’s safeguarding and cybersecurity policies.
10. Safeguarding in Practice
Uses realistic music education scenarios to apply safeguarding knowledge in practice. Learners consider child-focused decision-making, professional boundaries and how to respond when concerns arise.
11. Final Assessment
The final assessment draws 12 questions at random from the course and requires an 80% pass mark. Learners may retry as many times as necessary, and the certificate is emailed automatically after they pass.
12. Downloads
Provides a body map template and links to useful safeguarding and inspection resources for the four UK nations. These materials support accurate recording and provide useful references after the course.
13. Post Course Evaluation
A short evaluation gives learners an opportunity to provide feedback on the course. This helps inform improvements to the training and future learner experience.
Who is this course for?
- Music teachers
- Peripatetic music teachers
- Music teaching volunteers
- Private tutors
- Music education organisers
- Voice coaches
This online Safeguarding in Music Education course is designed for any person who works or comes into contact with children within a music education setting. If you require safeguarding training for music groups that also include adults as well as children, you can take our online Safeguarding for Music Groups course.
Certification
This online Safeguarding in Music Education course is accredited by The CPD Group.
Score 80% or more in the final assessment to receive your certificate, which is valid for 2 years.
Upon successful completion of this online course, you’ll be sent a personalised digital certificate as a PDF, enabling you to download and print it.
You can access a copy, reprint or download this certificate on our LMS (Learning Management System). This is your proof that you have been trained in safeguarding best practices and achieved compliance. The certificates include a verification number so anybody can authenticate the certificate’s legitimacy.
Our certifications include a renewal date but there is no legal requirement to renew your training and certificate within a specific timeframe. However, we do recommend that you arrange refresher training after 2 years as safeguarding guidance does change. You should update your safeguarding knowledge and skills regularly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need to complete the safeguarding course if I am teaching children music lessons at home?
The online Safeguarding in Music Education course is designed to help you identify and respond to signs of abuse and neglect, with a special focus on the unique situation faced by individual educators. It can be a useful tool in ensuring safety and proper conduct while teaching music at home.
Do I need to take this course if my school doesn't exclusively offer music education?
While this course is crafted for those in the music education sector, if you work in a broader school environment, our online Safeguarding in Education course might be a better fit for you.
