Course description

Welcome to Race, Culture and Safeguarding in Schools. In this course we look at why race matters in safeguarding, what Keeping Children Safe in Education now says about racism, and what every school can learn from the Child Q review. We explore how to get the balance right between culture and harm, and how to challenge, escalate and build a school where every child belongs.

Who it's for: Class teachers, designated safeguarding leads, pastoral staff and school leaders

What's inside:

• Module 1: Why Race Matters in Safeguarding
• Module 2: Learning from Child Q
• Module 3: Culture, Harm and Getting the Balance Right
• Module 4: Challenge, Escalation and School Culture

About 10 minutes of narration, 5 interactive activities, a 10-question final quiz (80% to pass) and a printable certificate of completion. Reflects law and guidance in England as at autumn 2026.

What will i learn?

• Explain why race and racism matter in school safeguarding
• Recognise adultification bias and how it can leave Black children unprotected
• Describe the key learning from the Child Q review for schools
• Know your duty of care when police are called into school
• Respond to cultural practices without explaining away harm or over-intervening
• Challenge, escalate and support children after racist incidents
• Receive a printable certificate of completion when you pass the final quiz

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