Education Services and Training
Lone Working for Outreach Workers

Course Area
Safeguarding
Course Code
SS005
User Types
Staff
Course Description
Introduction
It is important that schools not only safeguard children but also staff who may be isolated or working alone. Once managers are trained, we recommend they return to school and implement an action plan using our materials to ensure their staff are following guidance.
The session can be delivered in 3 ways:
Session for managers
Session for staff
Session for both managers and their staff
Attendees
This training is suitable for Head Teachers/Deputy Head Teachers and any line managers of:
- Nursery staff who carry out lone or joint home visits
- Outreach staff such as Parent Support Advisors/School Welfare/School Attendance/ Family Support Officers
- Any pastoral staff who carry out lone or joint home visits
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the training participants will be able to:
- Understand the role and responsibilities of those managing staff and employees
- Describe what lone working is
- Identify staff who may be at risk
- Develop a school action plan
- Implement policies and procedures regarding lone working
- Understand the importance of risk assessments
Length of Course
2 hours
Session Costs
Enhanced | Core | Non-SLA | |
---|---|---|---|
In School | 2 credits | £250 | £300 |
Online | N/A | N/A | N/A |
