Free programme of learning sessions for Safeguarding Week 2025

Thursday, 29 May 2025

A comprehensive programme of free online learning sessions is now available to the public to mark Safeguarding Week 2025, which begins on Monday 16 June.

Developed in collaboration with partners from Safeguarding Adults Boards, Children’s Safeguarding Partnerships, and Community Safety Partnerships across the East Riding of Yorkshire, Kingston Upon Hull, North Yorkshire, and the City of York, this year’s programme features a wide range of seminars, interactive sessions, and learning events. All sessions support the overarching theme: Safeguarding is everybody’s business.

Building on the success of Safeguarding Week 2024, partners have expanded the range of topics for 2025 to reach an even wider audience.

While some sessions are aimed specifically at professionals working in safeguarding, many events are open to the public, offering valuable insights for anyone interested in learning more about how to help keep others safe.

Topics include:

  • Suicide prevention
  • Support for children and young people impacted by domestic abuse
  • Signs of radicalisation
  • Online safety for children
  • Fraud awareness and protection
  • The role of the bystander

Merlin Joseph, Chair of the East Riding Safeguarding Children Partnership, said: “The Partnership’s aim is to ensure children and young people are safe wherever they live, learn, and play. To safeguard children physically, emotionally, and online, we need everyone—from professionals to community members—working together. This programme is a valuable opportunity to deepen safeguarding knowledge and awareness.”

Kay Durrant, Chair of the East Riding Safeguarding Adults Board, added: “Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Our goal is to help people understand the role they can play in protecting vulnerable adults and supporting their safety and wellbeing.”

The full programme of events, running from Monday 16 to Friday 20 June, is available now at:

👉 https://safeguardingchildren.co.uk/safeguarding-week-2025/

Early registration is recommended to secure your place.

Stay up to date by following the hashtag #SafeguardingWeek2025 across social media and partner websites in the lead-up to and throughout the week.



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