Introduction:
Whistleblowing is an essential tool for safeguarding people against harm and ensuring that organisations run safely and effectively. This course aims to provide an understanding of whistleblowing and its effects within and external to an organisation.

Course Objectives:
The objectives of this course are to:
- Define whistleblowing and its effects within and external to an organisation
- Choose the proper way of raising a concern (anonymously or openly), taking into account the impact and effect of each
- Demonstrate understanding of raising a concern internally or externally and reporting malpractice to a relevant regulator or external body

Why take this course:
This course is essential for anyone working with vulnerable people. It will help employers and employees understand how important whistleblowing is to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults against harm. By taking this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to identify and eliminate risks, promote a workplace culture in which whistleblowing is encouraged, and protect those in your care.

Conclusion:
Whistleblowing is a crucial aspect of safeguarding vulnerable people and ensuring that organisations run safely and effectively. This course provides an understanding of whistleblowing and its effects within and external to an organisation, as well as the proper way of raising a concern and reporting malpractice. By taking this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to promote a workplace culture in which whistleblowing is encouraged and protect those in your care.