8.7 How to conduct a Training Needs Analysis
A Training Needs Analysis (TNA) is a systematic approach that helps you identify:
- What safeguarding knowledge is needed by people in different roles.
- What knowledge they already have.
- What training or other learning activities will give them the knowledge they require.
What do people in different roles need to know?
Take a look at the TNA template below and complete the missing sections for people at your organisation. We’ve added examples in italics.
| Type of staff role | What do they need to know? | What training have they done already? | What additional learning is needed? |
|---|---|---|---|
| People with no significant contact with, or responsibility for children or vulnerable adults, e.g. finance team. | e.g. How to recognise and report safeguarding concerns. | e.g. Basic introduction to safeguarding as part of an induction. | e.g. Annual refresher training on identifying concerns. |
| People with significant or regular contact with children or vulnerable adults, e.g. coaches. | e.g. How to assess risk; the impact of abuse; recognising abuse; how to report concerns; supporting someone who | ||
| Senior managers and Board Members. | e.g. Overall understanding of the basics of safeguarding. | ||
| Safeguarding Leads and focal points. | e.g. How to receive, record and refer a report; how to start an internal investigation; when and how to start a disciplinary investigation. |
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Comment
Every organisation is different, and the types of activities you support, the type of learning staff have already done, and the type of roles they undertake will all impact what your training plan will need to cover.
Let’s now consider how to design and develop the training that staff need to fulfil their safeguarding responsibilities.
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8.6 Staff training and education as part of your Action Plan
