Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Safeguarding Mini Refresher
Understand Female Genital Mutilation in early years settings and learn how to recognise risk, act immediately and fulfil your legal safeguarding duties.
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Module Contents
Module 1 — Introduction to FGM
Understand what FGM is, why it is child abuse, the UK legal framework, and your safeguarding responsibilities.
Module 2 — Understanding FGM: Types and Context
Learn the four recognised categories of FGM and the cultural and social pressures that surround the practice while maintaining a child-centred safeguarding stance.
Module 3 — Who Is at Risk? (Risk Factors)
Identify communities, family histories and situations that increase a child’s vulnerability to FGM.
Module 4 — Indicators of Vulnerability and Imminent Risk
Recognise early warning signs, high-risk language and physical or emotional indicators that FGM may be planned or has occurred.
Module 5 — What To Do: The Practitioner’s Responsibility
Develop the skills to recognise, record and report FGM concerns immediately through the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Module 6 — How to Talk About FGM Safely and Confidently
Learn how to communicate with children and families using supportive, non-leading language that keeps safeguarding at the centre.
Module 7 — Legal Duties (Practitioner and Manager)
Understand the EYFS requirements, the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003, mandatory reporting duties and leadership responsibilities.
Module 8 — Scenario Practice
Apply your learning through realistic scenarios to practise recognising risk and taking correct safeguarding action quickly.A clear, safeguarding-focused course that equips early years practitioners to identify FGM risk, understand cultural context without compromising child safety, and take immediate, lawful action to protect children.
