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Maintaining safe, professional boundaries is essential for anyone working with looked-after children and young people in supported accommodation. This comprehensive online course provides staff, key workers, and managers with the knowledge, confidence, and reflective skills to build positive, trauma-informed relationships while staying within clear professional limits. Through practical examples, legal guidance, and reflective learning, participants will explore how professional boundaries protect both young people and staff, prevent safeguarding risks, and promote consistency across the team. The course aligns fully with the Children Act 1989 and 2004, Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023, Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023), and Ofsted inspection expectations. Learners will gain insight into recognising boundary drift, managing challenging situations, and applying trauma-informed approaches that support trust and recovery. Emphasis is placed on self-awareness, supervision, and accountability - ensuring staff can maintain emotional resilience while providing consistent, high-quality care. This course is ideal for those supporting young people aged 16 to 18 in semi-independent or supported accommodation. It meets the regulatory training requirements for Ofsted registration and supports ongoing professional development. Learning outcomes include: Understanding the law and safeguarding framework for professional boundaries Recognising signs of blurred or unsafe relationships Applying trauma-informed and ethical decision-making in practice Using supervision and reflection to sustain professional accountability Completing this training demonstrates compliance, integrity, and a commitment to safe, professional care.