Freedom To Speak

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  • Course Duration1 month
  • Learning FormatOnline Learning
  • Course Fee£ 99 GBP

Course Overview

The Freedom to Speak Up course empowers healthcare and public sector professionals with the confidence, knowledge, and legal grounding to raise concerns safely and effectively. Aligned with NHS guidelines and UK legislation, this course focuses on ethical responsibility, communication skills, and organisational accountability. Through interactive modules and real-world scenarios, learners develop the practical tools to foster a transparent and supportive workplace culture.

Course Curriculum

8 modules 24 hours
  • Defines Freedom to Speak Up (FTSU), its importance in healthcare, origins of the policy, and organisational culture impact.
  • Differences between whistleblowing and routine concerns, types of issues raised, and legal protections.
  • Overview of FTSU policies, guidelines, statutory frameworks, and organisational responsibilities.
  • Functions of FTSU Guardians, Champions, and leads in creating an open and safe environment for staff.
  • Building psychological safety, leadership behaviours that encourage speaking up, and barriers to raising concerns.
  • Assertiveness, structured communication (e.g. SBAR), and handling difficult conversations confidently.
  • Effective listening, appropriate responses, documentation, escalation processes, and feedback to staff.
  • Professional duties, ethics of raising concerns, legal protections, and consequences of failing to act on concerns.

Skills Covered

  • • Freedom to Speak Up principles and policy application
  • • Ethical decision-making and professional accountability
  • • Effective, structured communication (e.g. SBAR method)
  • • Creating psychologically safe and open environments
  • • Handling raised concerns with care and legal compliance
  • • Understanding organisational and legal responsibilities

Why join this program?

  • • Gain practical expertise in navigating real-world workplace challenges.
  • • Learn directly applicable strategies for raising and responding to professional concerns.
  • • Enhance your CV with essential skills valued in healthcare, social care, and public sector roles.
  • • Stay aligned with current UK legislation and NHS Freedom to Speak Up guidance.
  • • Suitable for NHS staff, healthcare professionals, students, and public sector workers.

Course Objectives/key Features

  • • 24 hours of expert-designed learning content.
  • • Flexible online format for self-paced learning.
  • • Scenario-based training using real-life healthcare examples.
  • • Practical templates, communication tools, and policy guidance.
  • • Certificate issued upon completion.
  • • Designed to meet NHS and UK safeguarding expectations.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
  • • Define the Freedom to Speak Up initiative and its relevance to UK healthcare.
  • • Identify and differentiate types of concerns and whistleblowing.
  • • Apply professional and legal standards in raising concerns.
  • • Communicate assertively using structured methods like SBAR.
  • • Understand the role of FTSU Guardians and Champions.
  • • Foster a speak-up culture through leadership and support.
  • • Respond to concerns with appropriate action and feedback.

Why Choose London Technology College?

  • • Open to All – Whether you're brand new or brushing up your skills, our courses are designed to meet you where you are.
  • • Practical Approach – Learn by doing, with hands-on exercises that reflect real-world office tasks.
  • • Experienced Tutors – Our instructors bring real industry know-how and a passion for teaching.
  • • Certificate of Completion – Add an accredited certificate to your CV or LinkedIn profile to boost your job prospects.
  • • Flexible Learning Options – Study at your own pace, from anywhere in the world. Ideal for working professionals and international students seeking flexibility without compromising quality.
  • • Job-Ready Skills – Get trained in tools and techniques that employers actually look for.
  • • Support That Stays With You – Need help? Our team is here from start to finish—no question is too small.
  • • Learn at Your Own Pace – Take your time or move quickly—the course is designed to adapt to your needs.
  • • Hands-On Projects – Put your skills into action with tasks like reports, spreadsheets, resumes, and more.

Certificate of Completion

On completing the course, learners will receive a professional Certificate in Freedom to Speak Up issued by London Technology College. This certificate confirms your ability to identify, raise, and manage workplace concerns ethically and legally in compliance with UK guidelines.

Earn Your Freedom to Speak Up Certificate:

  • • UK-verified certificate from London Technology College.
  • • Real-world and policy-aligned training in whistleblowing and concern management.
  • • Core competencies in communication, escalation, and ethical decision-making.
  • • Recognised credential for roles in healthcare, social care, and public sector governance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ideal for NHS staff, healthcare professionals, educators, HR officers, students, and anyone working in environments where raising concerns is critical.

No prior knowledge is required. The course starts from foundational concepts and builds toward advanced applications.

Yes. It follows NHS guidance and UK Freedom to Speak Up protocols and provides a certificate upon completion.

Absolutely. The course is 100% online and self-paced for flexible learning.

Yes. Tutor guidance and downloadable resources are available throughout your learning journey.