FGM Awareness
Our FGM Awareness course teaches you everything that you need to know about this practice and how to work to stop female genital mutilation (FGM).
Description
Thousands of new cases of female genital mutilation (FGM) are reported every year in the UK alone. This barbaric practice must be stopped and this FGM Awareness course is the perfect way to raise your understanding of the practice and improve your ability to spot the warning signs.
This course covers the various types of FGM, the legislations that are in place to protect girls and young women from becoming a victim and how to recognize the signs when someone is vulnerable to FGM.
The course is perfect for anyone working with children and teenagers such as teachers, care workers, nurses, nursery practitioners and people in healthcare. As in October 2015, all teachers, health and social care workers in England and Wales are required to report known cases of FGM in under 18’s to the police. This course will help you understand your responsibilities.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Recognise the signs of FGM as part of your safeguarding duty
- Understand exactly what FGM is and how it can affect the victim
- Understand the 4 R's of child protection