FGM Awareness

What the course covers

This course provides essential knowledge of female genital mutilation (FGM) within early years settings, focusing on safeguarding responsibilities and legal duties.

• Learners will understand what FGM is, why it occurs, and the risks it presents to children.
• The course explores potential indicators of risk and how concerns may present in practice.
• It outlines mandatory reporting requirements and the importance of acting promptly.
• Learners will also understand how to respond appropriately to disclosures and follow safeguarding procedures.
• Emphasis is placed on professional responsibility, accurate record-keeping and multi-agency working.

What your team takes away

• Develop confidence in recognising FGM risks and responding appropriately. Strengthen your understanding of legal responsibilities and mandatory reporting requirements. Improve your ability to act quickly, record concerns accurately and follow safeguarding procedures. Gain the knowledge needed to protect vulnerable children effectively while maintaining professional, informed and responsible practice at all times.

How it runs

The course opens in a browser on a phone, a tablet or a desktop, with nothing to install. Progress is saved as it goes, so someone can stop and pick it back up. The assessment sits at the end, and passing it issues a certificate with its own reference number that an inspector or an auditor can check.

Who it is for

Anyone working in Early Years, as part of Safeguarding.

Early Years Safeguarding