This online training Course is for Drivers who are applying for a Taxi/PHV Licence.
This course is delivered by Spectrum Courses, an accredited training provider. Please check with your licensing authority if they accept our courses.
It is designed to protect you, the driver, as well as your passengers.
You will learn about:
Understanding a driver’s legal obligations
Understanding responsibilities around safeguarding
Recognising signs of abuse and exploitation and responding appropriately
Recording and reporting your observations and concerns
Understanding Disabilities (including hidden disabilities)
Neurodiverse passengers
Respect and inclusion
Awareness of hidden disabilities
Recognising your value
The UK Government requires all licensing authorities to make sure taxi and private hire drivers complete safeguarding training, with a focus on protecting children and vulnerable adults.
Before you can be issued with your driver badge, councils will ask you to complete an approved safeguarding course.
What do I need to do this Course?
Your own email address
Access to a smart phone, tablet, laptop or PC
Your driving licence
A debit or credit card to buy online
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Introduction
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Module 1: Safeguarding
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1.2 Protecting Young People from Exploitation: CSE & Radicalisation
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1.3 Protecting Young People from Exploitation: County Lines
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1.4 The Four Rs of Safeguarding
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Module 2: Working Safely with Vulnerable Passengers
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2.1 Understanding Passengers Who are Vulnerable
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2.2 Passengers with Disabilities
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2.2a Invisible Disabilities
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2.2b Passengers with Autism & ADHD
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2.2c Passengers With Dementia
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2.2d Passengers who are deaf
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2.3 Protect Yourself from risk
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Module 3: In an Emergency
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3.1c Life Support Training
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Module 4: Understanding Safeguarding
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4.1 Is this a Safeguarding concern?
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4.3 Mr Robinson Case Study
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Module 5: Professional Pride
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ID Check & Feedback Survey
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