Certificate in Understanding Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a criminal offence and a form of violence against women and girls that still occurs within communities today. Therefore, it is vital that staff are aware of the signs of FGM and how to report it so that they can protect the pupils in their setting and ensure the safety and wellbeing of those inside and outside the classroom. 

Developed by Eyvonne Wood, Managing Director of The Laurels Quality Consultancy, this FGM training course will provide you with the knowledge and awareness to understand the legislation around FGM and how to best support your pupils and wider community. 

Please note: This FGM awareness training course for schools consists of learning through video, task completion and further reading/research. Please consider this when planning and allocating your time. To successfully understand and achieve the objectives of the course, learners are expected to engage in all aspects of the learning process to ensure they can successfully apply the knowledge and skills they have gained in their own setting. 

Designed in line with the following policies 

• Keeping Children Safe in Education

• Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003

Important note for non-UK learners: Although this online female genital mutilation training course reflects best practice principles and might be useful for learners outside the UK, please note that it is based solely on UK guidance and legislation. Please make sure you also adhere to relevant legislation applicable in your own country.