CONDUCTING WELFARE CHECKS

The Conducting Welfare Checks e-learning course provides participants with the knowledge and practical understanding required to appropriately check on the wellbeing of international students. The course explores the purpose of welfare checks, the ethical and professional responsibilities involved, and how to approach situations where a person may be vulnerable, distressed, or unresponsive. Participants will learn how to recognise early warning signs of concern, communicate sensitively, and take appropriate action while maintaining respect, professionalism, and safeguarding awareness. The training is particularly relevant for staff working with students, young people, or individuals in supported environments where regular welfare monitoring may be required.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the purpose and importance of welfare checks within safeguarding and duty-of-care responsibilities.

• Identify common indicators that may suggest a welfare concern.

• Demonstrate appropriate approaches to conducting welfare checks respectfully and professionally.

• Communicate effectively with individuals who may be distressed, withdrawn, or reluctant to engage.

• Recognise when and how to escalate concerns through appropriate reporting or safeguarding procedures.

• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries while prioritising the wellbeing of the individual.

This course is delivered through an online e-learning module, allowing participants to complete the training at their own pace. The course includes structured learning content, practical scenarios, and a short knowledge assessment to confirm understanding.

There are no formal prerequisites for this course. It is suitable for staff, educators, student support teams, residential staff, internship supervisors, and anyone responsible for monitoring the wellbeing of individuals within an organisation.