Safeguarding Principles and Practices (Wales)
| Duration | 10 weekly meetings | |
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| Tutor | Pauline Beesley | |
| Course code | SOC26A5628A | |
| Fee | £220 | |
| Concessionary fee | £176 (find out about eligibility and funding options) | |
| Location | 50-51 Park Place |
This 10-week, 20-hour module introduces professionals and aspiring practitioners to safeguarding principles, legislation, and best practices in Wales.
Covering key laws such as the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 and Children Act 1989/2004, the course explores abuse, neglect, exploitation, professional boundaries, and multi-agency collaboration.
Learners will engage with case studies, practical scenarios, and discussions to assess safeguarding risks, ethical responsibilities, and practitioner resilience in complex safeguarding environments.
Trauma-informed practice, cultural sensitivity, and interagency working will be central themes.
Learning and teaching
On successful completion of the module, a student will be able to:
- Understand the core safeguarding legislation and procedures relevant to public, private and third sector services in Wales.
- Identify signs, symptoms, and indicators of abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
- Evaluate the roles and responsibilities of professionals in safeguarding situations.
- Reflect on the impact of safeguarding on practitioners and service users.
- Apply safe, ethical, and person-centred safeguarding practices within professional contexts.
Recognise the importance of multi-agency working and effective communication in safeguarding.
Coursework and assessment
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Reading suggestions
- Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014
- Children Act 1989 / 2004
- Wales Safeguarding Procedures (2019)
- All-Wales Basic Safeguarding Training Framework
- Working Together to Safeguard People – Welsh Government
- Safeguarding Adults and Children – J. Harris and V. White
- NSPCC and Social Care Wales Toolkits
- Local Safeguarding Boards and National Independent Safeguarding Board (Wales) resources
- Public Health Wales: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Safeguarding
- “The Courage to Care” – Case Studies in Safeguarding
Library and computing facilities
As a student on this course you are entitled to join and use the University’s library and computing facilities. Find out more about using these facilities.
Accessibility
Our aim is access for all. We aim to provide a confidential advice and support service for any student with a long term medical condition, disability or specific learning difficulty. We are able to offer one-to-one advice about disability, pre-enrolment visits, liaison with tutors and co-ordinating lecturers, material in alternative formats, arrangements for accessible courses, assessment arrangements, loan equipment and dyslexia screening.
