Safeguarding

Do you work for a grassroots organisation in Manchester with young people aged 13-25? Would you like to learn more about how social media impacts young people's mental health and emotional wellbeing?

What you will learn and explore:

• Exploring algorithms and different platforms, specifically how data is gathered and used
• Showing information about the different online communities and their impact on young people
• Using neuroscience to understand the benefits and negative impacts of social media

Eligibility

This training provides you with the insights, tools, and confidence to evaluate and strengthen your organisation’s culture providing a strong foundation for success.

All voluntary organisations have a duty to keep the people they work with safe from harm. This course introduces the basics of safeguarding within a charity context in England and highlights effective safeguarding practice

Little research has been done regarding the physical abuse of adults at risk of harm in England, despite this being the second most common type of abuse reported nationally.

As part of Adult Safeguarding Week, MacIntyre will introduce their Everyone Everywhere initiative in this free online seminar.

Everyone Everywhere is about recognising yourself as a contributor to your local neighbourhood. When you help others and get involved in local activities, you feel part of something wider, and you feel valued.

Emma Thomas is a sports ethicist specialising in Safeguarding in Muay Thai, and a trustee board member at Safe Sport International. 

She’s also the founder of Under the Ropes, an online platform promoting safe and inclusive cultures in Muay Thai, focusing on the elimination of gender-based violence. After experiencing sexual violence from a coach during her fighting career as an athlete, she became a vocal advocate using her story to create awareness, and now helps other survivors to access resources for support.

As part of Safeguarding Adults Week, Ann Craft Trust Safeguarding Adults Manager Laura Thorpe will discuss how we can start conversations about sexuality and relationships to prevent misunderstanding and vulnerability.

During this free online seminar we will explore attitudes to sexuality and personal relationships and ensure professionals have a consistent approach to promoting the rights of those they support to be sexual beings. 

Laura will discuss;

This workshop will raise awareness of how to keep young people safe in community sport.

Parental engagement in sport: character building, managing expectations, coach support & creating a positive parent cul