Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults

A new resource for safeguarding vulnerable adults has been published by NIACE. Called Safer Practice, Safer Learning, it sets out the safeguarding responsibilities of further education colleges, adult and community learning providers and providers of workbased training in the learning and skills sector in England.

The document offers guidelines to education and training providers on producing supporting policies and procedures, as well as suggestions for raising awareness of abuse, with strategies to deal with it among staff and learners. Most importantly, this guide recommends creating a ‘safer’ learning environment that promotes well-being and security, essential for all learners and all staff.

To download a pdf version, please follow the link to Safer Practice, Safer Learning.