Course overview
This 10-minute, FREE, eLearning course provides a practical introduction to safe lone-working practice for professionals who support children and young people on a one-to-one basis.
Through a series of engaging learning activities, real-world scenarios and reflective exercises, learners will explore how to recognise early signs of increasing risk, understand the foundations of safe de-escalation and make confident safety-led decisions when situations become challenging.
Whether you are new to one-to-one working or looking for a quick refresher, this course provides a simple, accessible introduction to personal safety, behaviour support and professional decision-making.
Learners who wish to develop their knowledge further can progress onto our comprehensive Safety in Lone-working with Children and Young People course, which explores risk assessment, safeguarding, absconding, incident management and workplace scenarios in much greater depth.
How does it work?
Complete the course online in around 10 minutes, at a time and place that suits you. Simply work through the interactive content, knowledge checks and scenario-based activities to gain practical insights into working safely and confidently when supporting children and young people one-to-one.
Who is this course for?
No prior experience or previous training is required, making it ideal for both new and experienced practitioners seeking a concise introduction to lone-working safety.
What’s included?
• Interactive knowledge checks and scenario-based questions
• Practical guidance on personal safety when lone-working
• Introduction to recognising increased risk and behavioural indicators
• Essential de-escalation and safety-focused decision-making principles
Delivery Options
• Approximate duration: 7 – 10 minutes
• Self-paced learning
• Mobile, tablet and desktop compatible