How to raise concerns about wrongdoing, poor practice and risk in any care setting — residential, domiciliary, children's homes and supported living — and how the law protects you when you do. Covers the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998, qualifying disclosures, internal and external routes including Ofsted and the NSPCC whistleblowing advice line, and the difference between a grievance and blowing the whistle.
What this course covers
- Explain what whistleblowing is and how it differs from a complaint or personal grievance
- Describe the protection the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 gives workers who speak up
- Recognise the six categories of qualifying disclosure
- Follow your organisation's internal route for raising a concern, and know when to skip a step
- Identify external prescribed bodies, including Ofsted for children's services and the NSPCC whistleblowing advice line
How much does Whistleblowing in Care Settings 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
Every worker in every setting — residential, domiciliary, children's homes, supported accommodation and supported living — because closed cultures grow wherever concerns have nowhere safe to go. Managers learn what a speak-up culture requires of them. 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 Whistleblowing in Care Settings.
- Managing Allegations Against Staff — 40 min online, £4 per person
- Professional Boundaries & Safer Working Practice — 45 min online, £4 per person
- Safeguarding Adults — 60 min online, £4 per person
- Duty of Care — 40 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 Whistleblowing in Care Settings training take?
About 35 min of e‑learning, across 12 sections with 15 assessment questions. Learners can stop and resume at any point, and it works on a phone.
What does Whistleblowing in Care Settings training cover?
By the end of the course a learner should be able to explain what whistleblowing is and how it differs from a complaint or personal grievance; describe the protection the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 gives workers who speak up; recognise the six categories of qualifying disclosure. The full list of learning outcomes is set out above.
Is Whistleblowing in Care Settings 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.
Am I legally protected if I raise a concern and turn out to be wrong?
Yes — the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 protects reasonable belief, not proof. An honest concern raised through proper routes is protected even if investigation later shows you were mistaken, and dismissal for whistleblowing is automatically unfair with no minimum service. The course covers internal routes, prescribed bodies including Ofsted, and the NSPCC whistleblowing advice line.
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.
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