AELP Safeguarding and Prevent
Community of Practice
AELP Safeguarding and Prevent Community of Practice
| Event Date & Time | 4 November, 2026 (10:00 AM) |
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| Details | ### Strengthening Safeguarding and Prevent in Apprenticeships Effective safeguarding relies on more than policies and compliance procedures. It requires knowledgeable staff, clear responsibilities and an organisational culture that places learner safety and wellbeing at its centre. The AELP Community of Practice provides a collaborative forum for Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) and safeguarding professionals to explore these responsibilities. ### Sharing Experience and Effective Practice Led by Imtiaz Kala, DSL and EDI Lead at Total People/MOL, the network encourages providers to share challenges, discuss relevant policy and guidance, and learn from one another. Professional dialogue helps participants consider how safeguarding arrangements work in practice and identify opportunities to strengthen organisational responses. ### Building a Strong Safeguarding Culture A positive safeguarding culture depends on consistent expectations, professional confidence and effective collaboration across an organisation. The Community of Practice supports reflection on how providers develop staff capability, respond to emerging risks and maintain safe learning environments. For Creating Excellence, participation connects with a wider commitment to inclusive practice, organisational capability and quality improvement across further education and apprenticeships. |
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| Overview of Event | The AELP Safeguarding and Prevent Community of Practice brings together safeguarding professionals from across the post-16 education and training sector. The network supports collaboration, shared learning and professional discussion around **safeguarding and Prevent in apprenticeships** and wider education provision. It provides opportunities to explore emerging challenges, strengthen professional confidence and share approaches to protecting learners. |
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| Who Is This Event For? | - Designated Safeguarding Leads and safeguarding teams - Prevent leads and safeguarding officers - Senior leaders and governance professionals - Quality and compliance managers - Apprenticeship and training provider managers - SEND and inclusion leads - Professionals responsible for learner welfare and support |
| Booking | https://www.aelp.org.uk/events/2026-11-04-safeguarding-and-prevent-communities-of-practice-cop/ |
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