Safeguarding & safety
Female Genital Mutilation
FGM stands for Female Genital Mutilation and refers to the cutting or damaging of the female genitalia. It is a cultural practice experienced by millions of girls and women around the world. It is extremely traumatic and leads to a wide range of complications, both mental and physical. It is illegal in the UK and in most countries in the world.
What you will learn
- What FGM is and who is at risk.
- Why it happens.
- What the short and long-term consequences of FGM can be.
- How to spot the signs.
- How to support a child who has experienced it or protect a child at risk of experiencing it.
How the course works
The course is broken into manageable online units and includes knowledge checks or quizzes where appropriate. Progress saves automatically, so learners can pause and return on any device.
A certificate is available when all required course elements are completed successfully.
Who it is for
Foster carers, support carers and fostering-service staff who need practical, up-to-date learning in this topic.