FGM Awareness training

What this course covers

• Explain what FGM is, the four recognised types at awareness level, and why it is always abuse with no health benefit
• State the law: the FGM Act 2003, the offence of taking a girl abroad, failing to protect, protection orders and victim anonymity
• Apply the mandatory reporting duty precisely — who holds it, what triggers it, and what everyone else must do instead
• Recognise the warning signs that a girl may be at risk and the signs that FGM may already have taken place
• Hold sensitive, respectful conversations that protect girls without stigmatising families or communities

How much does FGM Awareness training cost?

£4 per person on Care2Learn, with no minimum order and no subscription. If your team needs a full training matrix rather than one course, a subscription at £2 per learner per month covers every course in the catalogue — see the 2026 price comparison.

Who needs it

Everyone working with children and young people — including children's homes, supported accommodation and supported living staff who may support survivors as well as girls at risk — plus safeguarding leads, and the teachers and regulated professionals who hold the mandatory reporting duty. Completion is recorded with the date taken and the date it is next due, so it appears correctly on your training matrix and can be evidenced at inspection.

What the learner receives

A certificate in their own name carrying the CPD Aligned seal, showing the completion date and the renewal date a year later, downloadable at any time. The record belongs to the learner, not just the employer — it travels with them rather than sitting in one provider's system.

Related courses

Providers usually assign these alongside FGM Awareness.

• Safeguarding Children — 45 min online, £4 per person
• Children & Domestic Abuse — 45 min online, £4 per person
• Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) — 45 min online, £4 per person
• Professional Boundaries & Safer Working Practice — 45 min online, £4 per person

You can also browse the full catalogue, or read about the Care Certificate for staff new to care.

Frequently asked questions

How long does FGM Awareness training take?

About 40 min of e‑learning, across 12 sections with 14 assessment questions. Learners can stop and resume at any point, and it works on a phone.

What does FGM Awareness training cover?

By the end of the course a learner should be able to explain what FGM is, the four recognised types at awareness level, and why it is always abuse with no health benefit; state the law: the FGM Act 2003, the offence of taking a girl abroad, failing to protect, protection orders and victim anonymity; apply the mandatory reporting duty precisely — who holds it, what triggers it, and what everyone else must do instead. The full list of learning outcomes is set out above.

Is FGM Awareness CPD Aligned, and how is it assessed?

Yes — the certificate carries the CPD Aligned seal. The assessment is multiple choice with a pass mark of 70%; attempts are recorded and learners can retake it. Renewal is set at 12 months from the completion date, so the course reappears on your training matrix when it is due.

Does it explain the mandatory reporting duty precisely?

Yes — who holds it (regulated health and social care professionals and teachers, in England and Wales), exactly what triggers it (a girl under 18 disclosing FGM, or visually confirmed signs), and what everyone else must do instead: same-day reporting through safeguarding routes. Risk and suspicion follow the safeguarding referral route urgently in every case.

Does this count towards the Care Certificate?

No — this is a standalone course rather than one of the Care Certificate standards. The Care Certificate is available as its own guided course for staff who are new to care.