Build the knowledge to handle safeguarding with confidence.
Safeguarding training should give professional trainers more than basic awareness. DIA recommends a nationally accredited Level 3 qualification as the professional safeguarding foundation for Driver and Rider Trainers, supported by focused CPD that develops knowledge in specific areas.
Level 3 Safeguarding
Build a broad professional foundation in recognising concerns, responding appropriately and understanding safeguarding responsibilities.
Build a proper professional foundation.
DIA recommends no less than a nationally accredited Level 3 safeguarding qualification as the professional foundation for Driver and Rider Trainers, giving you the depth of knowledge needed to recognise concerns and respond appropriately.
Safeguarding Online Workshop Level 3
Develop the knowledge and confidence to recognise abuse, neglect and exploitation, respond appropriately to disclosures, record and report concerns correctly and understand your safeguarding responsibilities and professional boundaries.
Live learning with individual assessment.
Live online workshop
Join the first tutor-led session online and work through the core safeguarding principles and responsibilities.
Second live workshop
Continue developing your understanding through a second interactive online session with practical discussion.
One-to-one assessment
Complete the required individual Zoom assessment following the live workshops to demonstrate your understanding.
Develop your knowledge beyond the foundation.
Once you have a strong safeguarding foundation, focused professional development can help you explore specific risks, behaviours and situations in greater depth and apply that learning to your everyday professional practice.
Professional Boundaries: Knowing the Limits
Explore the boundaries that help keep trainer-pupil relationships safe, appropriate and professional, including communication, behaviour and contact outside lessons.
Explore this session Recognising HarmGaslighting and Emotional Abuse
Build your understanding of emotional abuse, controlling behaviour and gaslighting, and consider the signs that may indicate someone is experiencing harm.
Explore this session Criminal ExploitationCounty Lines, Gangs and Cuckooing
Understand criminal exploitation, the signs that someone may be at risk and the wider safeguarding issues associated with county lines, gangs and cuckooing.
Explore this session Safeguarding AwarenessSafeguarding: Everyone’s Business
Explore why safeguarding matters across professional practice and the role every trainer can play in recognising concerns, responding appropriately and seeking further help.
Explore this sessionWhich safeguarding learning is right for you?
Your next step depends on the safeguarding knowledge and training you already have. Start by understanding the fundamentals, build a strong professional foundation and then continue developing your knowledge in the areas most relevant to your practice.
Start with the free resources
If safeguarding is new to you, begin with the DIA guide and free webinar to understand the key principles and how they relate to professional driver and rider training.
Complete Level 3 Safeguarding
If you do not already hold a suitable safeguarding qualification, DIA recommends nationally accredited Level 3 as the professional safeguarding foundation for Driver and Rider Trainers.
Deepen your knowledge with focused CPD
If you already have a strong safeguarding foundation, use focused sessions to explore professional boundaries, emotional abuse, exploitation and other safeguarding issues in greater depth.
Keep your knowledge useful between training sessions.
Find practical answers and guidance on safeguarding concerns, professional boundaries, disclosures, reporting and everyday professional practice.
Build your safeguarding knowledge with DIA.
Build your professional safeguarding foundation through DIA Academy, continue developing through focused CPD and use DIA’s wider support whenever you need practical guidance or professional advice.
Safeguarding Online Workshop Level 3
Training prepares you. DIA membership supports you.
Safeguarding is one part of your wider professional responsibility. DIA membership gives Driver and Rider Trainers professional protection, expert support, industry updates and ongoing development throughout their career.