FGM Awareness and Prevention Training for Safeguarding Professionals

Equipping Professionals to Recognise Risk and Protect Those at Risk of FGM

Female Genital Mutilation is a serious form of abuse that requires informed, sensitive, and decisive safeguarding practice. This course gives professionals a clear framework for understanding FGM, recognising circumstances that may indicate risk or harm, and responding in a way that places protection, dignity, and the individual’s safety first. Designed for organisations whose staff may come into contact with women, girls, families, or communities affected by FGM, the programme addresses the issue with care and professional clarity. It explores the health consequences, legal duties, cultural context, and ethical responsibilities that underpin effective prevention and safeguarding action.

Why this Training Matters for your Organisation

FGM can be difficult to identify and challenging to discuss, particularly where fear, family pressure, cultural sensitivity, or limited disclosure are involved. Those factors make a well-prepared professional response essential. Organisations that develop FGM awareness give staff a stronger basis for recognising warning signs, approaching concerns without stereotyping, and taking action through appropriate safeguarding pathways. This supports earlier protection for those at risk and a more credible response when concerns arise.

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for:

• Professionals in education, health, social care, safeguarding, youth, community, and support services.
• Organisations seeking to strengthen prevention, awareness, and protective practice in relation to FGM.

The course supports informed FGM safeguarding practice, covering:

• What FGM is and the harm it can cause to individuals affected by it.
• Potential signs, risk factors, and circumstances that may indicate a person is at risk or has experienced FGM.
• The legal, ethical, and cultural considerations relevant to a responsible professional response.
• How to support affected individuals, record concerns, and take appropriate action to protect those at risk.

Learners complete a 20-question multiple-choice assessment after studying the course material. A 100% mark is required for completion. The assessment is computerized and marked instantly; students can take further attempts without additional charge if needed.

Team and Company Bookings

For organisations providing FGM awareness across several teams or functions, a company account can centralise access and completion records. This supports a more coordinated approach to specialist learning and helps managers monitor participation across the workforce.

Enrol an Individual / Book for your Team

• Enrol individually to develop informed FGM awareness and prevention knowledge.
• Book a team programme to reinforce capable, sensitive, and protective FGM safeguarding practice.