EduCare Essentials - Staff and Volunteer Training
EduCare Essentials is our package of courses suitable for training staff and volunteers in a variety of charities and business organisations. Each of the courses
With prices starting from £550 for 25 learners, the service offers access for staff and volunteers for one year and consists of 24 key courses.
The courses included within EduCare Essentials are:
Child Protection Fundamentals
This course provides an introduction to child protection for those whose work or volunteer activity brings them into infrequent contact with children.
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Safeguarding Adults
Safeguarding Adults, endorsed by the Police Crime Prevention Initiative, provides the key information needed to help safeguard vulnerable adults.
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This course provides an introduction to child protection offering practical advice and real-life scenarios to enable you to implement safe working practices when working or volunteering with children. This course is not intended for those whose work brings them into regular contact with children and young people.
Safeguarding Adults
This course provides a thorough understanding on safeguarding adults to anyone working with adults at risk.
- Learn what abuse is
- Identify situations in which adults are at risk
- Recognise the signs of abuse
- Understand the importance of taking action
- Identify good practice guidelines
Health & Safety
Health & Safety gives both the employer and employee a basic knowledge of health and safety in the workplace.
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Fire Safety
Fire Safety, written by expert authors and accredited by the Institute of Fire Safety Managers, provides the fundamental information needed to protect any premises against fire.
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The course comprises five modules, five questionnaires and a proficiency test. Its content covers:
- an introduction to health and safety, the fundamental concepts and risk assessment
- common workplace health and safety hazards and how to control them
- improving performance
- the Plan, Do, Check, Act approach to managing health and safety
- emergency procedures, accident investigation and first aid
- essential ways to protect the environment.
Fire Safety
This four module course delivers four CPD hours and comprehensively covers:
- the importance of fire safety training including legislation
- the nature of the fire
- fire hazards
- what to do in the event of a fire
- how to use a fire extinguisher
How to be an Effective Fire Warden or Fire Marshal
This course is aimed at employees who undertake additional fire safety roles and responsibilities in the form of fire marshals or fire wardens as part of their daily duties.
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Safer Recruitment
This course on safer recruitment looks at what you need to do to safeguard children, young people and vulnerable adults from unsuitable people who might apply to join your organisation.
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This course covers:
- the importance of effective fire safety procedures
- the legal position and the requirement for effective safety management systems that demonstrate statutory compliance
- what should be included in a fire policy and procedure
- the systems required to ensure the safety of vulnerable people such as employees or visitors with disabilities
Safer Recruitment
This four module course delivers four CPD hours and comprehensively covers:
- the four key stages of the recruitment process
- pre-recruitment planning and what must be in place before you advertise your post
- rejecting candidates and meeting the right ones
- obtaining the correct checks and references, including what's required from a DBS check
- post-recruitment activities, including observation and supervision.
Equality & Diversity
This two module interactive course is for all employers and employees who would like to learn about what Equality and Diversity policies are and what implementing them looks like in an organisation.
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Working with Display Screen Equipment
Display screen equipment (DSE) is common throughout the workplace. Regulations apply to those who work with DSE as a significant part of their normal work. We trust that you will find the information in this course useful in your work and daily life.
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This two module course delivers two CPD hours and comprehensively covers:
- what equality and diversity mean and how they affect you
- barriers that can prevent equality from being realised such as prejudice, stereotyping, discrimination, victimisation and harassment
- key legislation and both employer and employees’ responsibilities in relation to it
- the Equality Act 2010 and the ‘protected characteristics’ that form the basis of the law
Working with Display Screen Equipment
This one module course delivers one CPD hour and comprehensively covers:
- what display screen equipment is and the risks
in using it improperly - your employer’s duties under the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992
- what you should do to ensure your health and safety when using display screen equipment
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Moving and Handling
This course is aimed at employees who undertake moving and handling inanimate objects as part of their daily activity.
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Food Hygiene and Safety
This Food Hygiene & Safety course is specifically designed for those who prepare and handle food.
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This course can be used as part of an employee’s induction programme, as a demonstration of employee theoretic competency and/or as refresher training.
The aim of the course is to guide you through:
- the legal position
- appreciating the costs related to moving and handling injuries
- the TILE assessment process
- understanding and appreciating the principles of safe lifting techniques
- identifying effective control measures that can be used to reduce the risk of injury
- supporting your
organisation to develop a positive health and safety culture, with the application of a sensible proportionate approach.
Food Hygiene and Safety
This four module course delivers five CPD hours and comprehensively covers:
- how bacteria can cause food-borne illness
- recognising high risk foods and food allergies
- contamination and food spoilages and how to control it
- effective hygiene
- the importance of storage
- HACCP and the law
First Aid Essentials
First Aid Essentials aims to give the confidence needed to react in an incident when someone urgently needs help.
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Raising Awareness of Trafficking and Modern Slavery
The term modern slavery acknowledges the fact that millions of people are still held in conditions of slavery and servitude globally – including in the UK. This course raises awareness of this issue.
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This three module course delivers three CPD hours and comprehensively covers:
- providing basic life support
- how to react in life threatening situations
- how to deal with someone who is choking, drowning, seizing, bleeding or having an allergic reaction
- what to do if somebody has a broken bone or experienced a burn
- how to handle day-to-day incidents such as nose bleeds, insect bites, stings, sprains and strains and sunburn
Raising Awareness of Trafficking and Modern Slavery
The purpose of this course is to help you understand:
- What modern slavery and trafficking are
- Different types of trafficking
- Who trafficking affects
- The Modern Slavery Act 2015
- Internal trafficking and county lines
- How to spot the signs of trafficking
- How to report concerns about a trafficked child or adult
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The Prevent Duty
This course is designed to build your understanding of extremism and radicalisation, how people may be drawn into terrorism and what you should do if you have a concern.
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Child Protection Course
Child Protection, endorsed by Kidscape, is written to provide a basic awareness of child protection and introduces the fundamentals for anyone whose paid or unpaid work or leisure activity brings them into contact with children and young people.
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This one module course delivers one CPD hour and comprehensively covers:
- what Prevent is
- what extremism and radicalisation are
- who may be vulnerable
- how people may be drawn into terrorism
- how messages are spread
- reporting concerns.
Child Protection Course
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- what forms child abuse can take and the effects it can have
- signs that may mean a child is suffering abuse and how to respond if a child confides in you
- processes for reporting abuse
- the child protection system
- good practice guidelines.
Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace
Bullying does not only affect children and young people; it can also be a very real concern in the workplace. The aim of this course is to raise awareness of the issue by including scenarios to show the impact of bullying and harassment on individuals and organisations. It gives practical suggestions for creating a friendly and inclusive workplace where bullying and harassment are not tolerated.
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Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption
According to the National Crime Agency, fraud is the most commonly experienced crime in the UK. The impact isn’t simply a financial cost for big organisations; fraud has devastating physical, psychological and social effects on individuals, families and communities. By finding out more about fraud, bribery and corruption, you can help to reduce them, and keep yourself and your organisation safe.
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- What is bullying?
- The law relating to bullying and harassment
- The impact of bullying and harassment
- Types of bullying
- Signs of bullying and harassment
- Addressing bullying and harassment
- Where to go for advice and support
Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption
Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption
This one-module, CPD-acredited course covers:
- What fraud, bribery and corruption are, and what form they can take
- Being aware of the increased risk factors in organisations and industries
- Examples of common types of fraudulent activities
- The prevention and detection measures everyone must take
- How to report a suspected fraud
- Scenario examples of fraud, bribery and corruption
- Further information on the organisations you can contact for help and advice
Cyber Security
Fraud and cyber-crime are the country’s most common offences and the biggest threat to national security. Many organisations become victims of cyber-crime because of human error, just not thinking or people not following the correct protocol. This course will help you understand the best practice to minimise the risk of a cyber-attack.
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Child Protection in Sport & Active Leisure
Encouraging children and young people to participate in sport or physical activity has countless benefits, ranging from improved physical and mental health to promoting friendships and building confidence. Voluntary organisations, and public and private sector providers play an important role. Anybody involved in organising, delivering or supervising sport and active leisure activities has a responsibility for child protection.
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Cyber Security
This one-module, CPD-acredited course covers:
- Risk in the online world
- Understanding what a cyber attack is
- Understanding what information needs protection
- The effects of cyber-crime
- Understanding the types of cyber-attack
- Understanding the cyber security policies your organisation should have in place
- The steps you can take to minimise the risk of a cyber-attack
- Guidance on the detection and reporting of cyber-crime
- Information on the support available
Child Protection in Sport & Active Leisure
This course will help to raise your awareness of abuse and neglect, to recognise early signs that might indicate a problem and show you how to take action if you know or suspect that a child or young person needs help.
This CPD training and is also endorsed by Kidscape and Family Lives who are leading experts in child protection.
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- child development
- categories of child abuse
- responding to abuse and creating a safe environment
An Introduction to Effective Teamwork
This course explores the different types of team and the stages of team development, as well as the roles individuals may take within a team.
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An Introduction to Leadership
An Introduction to Leadership is a concise course that discusses the various types of leadership, whether leaders are born or made and practices common to leaders.
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This one module course delivers one CPD hour and comprehensively covers:
- what is a team?
- how teams develop
- reviewing outcomes
- analysing team performance
- understanding team roles
- the advantages and disadvantages of large and small teams
An Introduction to Leadership
This one module course delivers one CPD hour and comprehensively covers:
- are leaders born or made?
- leadership styles
- the leader’s vision
- communication and employee satisfaction
- the leadership model
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An Introduction to Risk Assessment
An Introduction to Risk Assessment is a concise course that explains the techniques for assessing risk within your organisation.
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An Introduction to Motivation
This course covers the principles of staff motivation and the practical application of it in your own organisation.
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This one module course delivers one CPD hour and comprehensively covers:
- techniques for assessing risk
- how to apply the techniques to protect your organisation
- identifying hazards and risks
- five steps to risk assessment
- the hierarchy of risk
- the processes for assessing risk
- documenting significant risks
Circles of Excellence
We work with a wide range of subject experts, who play a key role in contributing to, reviewing, and endorsing our training. This ensures our courses are always accurate, up-to-date and of the highest quality. We also work with many of our key customers to ensure our training continually meets the needs of their sector.
Benefits of training with EduCare
Compliance
Ensures staff are always up-to-date on
Verified for CPD
All courses provide a learner with CPD hours.
Progress Monitoring
Monitor learner progress with powerful management reports.
Full Coverage
Cascades good practice to all staff who may be in different locations with varying work patterns by providing clear, consistent learning.
Certification
Personalised, downloadable certificates upon successful completion of a course.
24-7 Access
Delivered online and can
Peace of mind
Training will be regularly updated as standards are introduced or modified.
Cost effective
No groups size to worry about, no travel cost, no downtime.
Easy-to-understand
Bite-sized learning, communicating essential key points.
Stress free
Courses are automatically updated when legislation changes.
