Safeguarding training

SUMMARY.md

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   * [Volunteers](about-the-charity/volunteers.md)
   * [Code of conduct](about-the-charity/code-of-conduct.md)
   * [Safeguarding](about-the-charity/safeguarding/safeguarding.md)
+    * [Training](about-the-charity/safeguarding/training.md)
     * [DBS](about-the-charity/safeguarding/dbs.md)
   * [Money matters](about-the-charity/money-matters.md)
 * [Internal structure](internal-structure/README.md)
@@ -17,7 +18,7 @@
   * [Kit team](internal-structure/kit-team.md)
   * [Marketing team](internal-structure/marketing-team.md)
   * [Volunteer onboarding team](internal-structure/onboarding-team.md)
-  * [Committee formation and dissolution](internal-structure/committee-formation.md)  * 
+  * [Committee formation and dissolution](internal-structure/committee-formation.md)
   * [Common responsibilities](internal-structure/common-responsibilities.md)
 * [Miscellaneous](miscellaneous/README.md)
   * [Release versioning](miscellaneous/release-versioning.md)

about-the-charity/safeguarding/safeguarding.md

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 * Student Robotics will appoint a safeguarding lead with overall responsibility for safeguarding
 * All events involving young people participation will have a designated Safeguarding Officer in attendance at the event
 * All safeguarding concerns must be reported to the designated Safeguarding Officer or Safeguarding Lead
-* All volunteers must undertake basic safeguarding training on a recurring basis
+* All volunteers must undertake basic [safeguarding training](training.md) on a recurring basis
 * Volunteers must avoid being in 1-to-1 situations with young people, including contact online via e-mail, social media, etc.
 * Volunteers must act within appropriate boundaries, even in difficult situations.
 * If a volunteer is in an existing relationship with a competitor this must be flagged up to the safeguarding lead
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ This policy lays down the procedures that must be followed to protect the young
 One of the trustees is designated as safeguarding lead and has overall responsibility for safeguarding.
 The Safeguarding Lead is responsible for:
 * Making sure that the safeguarding policy is up to date
-* Making sure that all volunteers receive basic training
+* Making sure that all volunteers receive [basic training](training.md)
 * Making sure that all volunteers understand how to report safeguarding concerns
 * Making sure that every event has a named Safeguarding Officer 
 * Dealing with safeguarding concerns
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ They can be contacted at: [safeguarding@studentrobotics.org](mailto:safeguarding
 
 A Safeguarding Officer will be appointed for every event.
 The Safeguarding Officer is responsible for:
-* Receiving additional training on how to handle safeguarding concerns
+* Receiving additional [training](training.md) on how to handle safeguarding concerns
 * Being present at their designated event to provide onsite safeguarding support
 * Dealing with safeguarding concerns at the event
 * Reporting all safeguarding concerns for the event

about-the-charity/safeguarding/training.md

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+# Training levels
+Student Robotics currently has 2 recognised levels of safeguarding training:
+* Basic training
+* Advanced training
+
+# Basic training
+## Who is this for
+The basic level of training is required for everyone who volunteers at any level with Student Robotics.
+## What's required
+* Reading the [safeguarding policy](about-the-charity/safeguarding/safeguarding.md)
+* Complete a basic safeguarding training programme. Currently accepted programme include;
+  * NYA Basic Introduction to Safeguarding for Volunteer Youth Workers
+  * Any approved courses for Advanced training
+* Complete the validation for this training
+## Frequency
+This training should be completed at least once every 3 years.<br/>
+For committee members, this must also be re-validated upon any significant changes to the safeguarding policy. In this situation it is not necessary to retake the training programme to re-validate.
+## Validation
+Once the required steps have been completed, this should be confirmed by completing the [Safeguarding Training Completion form](https://forms.gle/KPT7ymJVDrEgsWhP8). If for any reason this is not possible, confirmation of having done so should be e-mailed to the Safeguarding Lead, including the following details;
+* Name and e-mail address
+* Name of safeguarding course completed
+* Date of course completion
+* Proof of course completion
+
+# Advanced training
+## Who is this for
+* Safeguarding Lead
+* Safeguarding Officers
+## What's required
+* Completion of the basic safeguarding training
+* Completion of a further safeguarding training programme. Currently accepted programmes include;
+  * NYA Safeguarding in a Youth Work Setting (Intermediate)
+  * Scouts Safeguarding training
+* Complete the validation for this training
+## Frequency
+This training should be completed at least once every 3 years.<br/>
+This must also be re-validated upon any significant changes to the safeguarding policy. In this situation it is not necessary to retake the training programme to re-validate.
+## Validation
+Once the required steps have been completed, this should be confirmed by completing the [Safeguarding Training Completion form](https://forms.gle/KPT7ymJVDrEgsWhP8). If for any reason this is not possible, confirmation of having done so should be e-mailed to the Safeguarding Lead, including the following details;
+* Name and e-mail address
+* Name of safeguarding course completed
+* Date of course completion
+* Proof of course completion