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FGM Awareness for Early Years Practitioners

This essential Early Years safeguarding course provides a clear, professional understanding of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and the responsibilities of all practitioners. 
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Through eight structured modules, learners explore what FGM is, why it remains a significant safeguarding concern, the legal framework in the UK, how to recognise risk indicators, and how to report concerns safely and confidently. The course uses simple, non-graphic explanations and real-world scenarios to build confidence, clarity and compliance with the Early Years Foundation Stage, Working Together to Safeguard Children and the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003. Perfect for Early Years staff, childminders, Designated Safeguarding Leads, and setting managers.

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Module Contents

Each module contains 1 x lesson video and 1 x multiple choice quiz
  • Module 1 — Introduction to FGM
    Provides a clear, non-graphic understanding of what Female Genital Mutilation is, why it is always abuse, and practitioners’ core safeguarding duties. 

  • Module 2 — Understanding FGM: Types & Context
    Explains the four recognised types of FGM, the cultural and social context behind the practice, and why practitioners must remain non-judgemental but safeguarding-focused. 

  • Module 3 — Who Is at Risk?
    Outlines the global regions, family factors and cultural pressures that may increase risk while reinforcing that assumptions must never be made. 

  • Module 4 — Indicators of Vulnerability & Imminent Risk
    Equips practitioners to recognise early warning signs, high-risk language, planned travel concerns, and physical or emotional indicators after FGM. 

  • Module 5 — What To Do: The Practitioner’s Responsibility
    Sets out the immediate steps practitioners must take: recognise, record, report, and escalate concerns through the Designated Safeguarding Lead. 

  • Module 6 — How to Talk About FGM Safely & Confidently
    Provides clear guidance on safe communication with children and families, including supportive phrases and what not to say. 

  • Module 7 — Legal Duties (Practitioner & Manager)
    Covers all statutory duties, including EYFS requirements, the FGM Act 2003, mandatory reporting, Working Together, and KCSIE principles. 

  • Module 8 — Scenario Reflections
    Offers realistic examples to practise applying safeguarding procedures and build confidence in recognising and responding to risk.