This safeguarding children training and awareness course is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of their legal responsibilities when caring for children, key procedures for safeguarding and how to report safeguarding concerns correctly to child care services.

Any professional or individual who cares for or works with children must have a solid understanding of The Children Act 1989. In this practical training course, you will learn about the different types of abuse and neglect, as well as how to identify signs of abuse in children.

You will learn how to respond to a disclosure, what to do if you suspect a child may be being abused, and why abused children may be reluctant to make a disclosure. By the end of the course, you will be able to ensure a safe environment for all children under your care and will be equipped with the practical skills to prove full competence and professionalism.

• Accredited, quality CPD training
• Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
• Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
• Course material developed by qualified professionals

• Self-paced learning accessible via laptop, tablet and smartphone
• 24/7 Learning assistance and tutor support
• Discounts on bulk purchases

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Who should take the course

This comprehensive training course is suitable for anyone who works with or cares for children, who wants to gain a deeper understanding of their legal requirements and safeguarding procedures. This course is ideal for those who work in the following professions:

• Teacher/Teaching Assistant
• Childminder
• Social Worker
• Paediatric nurse
• Children Youth Worker
• Any professional that is responsible for supervising and caring for children

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of child safeguarding laws, policies and procedures
• Identify the different types of child abuse: domestic, physical and emotional
• Assess if a child is at risk and recognise the signs of abuse and neglect
• Recognise when to report safeguarding concerns and know how to proceed in the case of disclosure from a child
• Comply with record-keeping guidelines and understand which documents should be included in safeguarding records
• Communicate effectively with and share the right information with social services when making a referral

Assessment

At the end of the course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to Safeguarding

In module one, we will learn the definition of safeguarding, the importance of safeguarding, safeguarding roles and responsibilities, and child protection policies.

Module 2: Laws and Guidance

In module two, we will explore the UK laws and key legislation behind safeguarding children, outlining the fundamental points of each act. We will also take a look at child safeguarding policy and guidelines.

Module 3: Child Abuse

In module three, we will gain an in-depth understanding of what constitutes abuse and neglect, the different types of abuse, and how to identify the signs of a child at risk.

Module 4: Sexual Abuse

In module 4, we will learn about child sexual exploitation, the types of sexual abuse, the characteristics of sexual offenders, and the common patterns and signs of child sexual abuse. 

Module 5: Risks and Risk Assessment

In module 5, you will be guided on how to assess if a child is at risk of harm, how to recognise a high-risk situation, and will explore the steps in the single assessment process.

Module 6: Responding to Disclosure and Reporting

In module 6, we will learn about the protocol on sharing information that has been disclosed by a child, your ‘duty of care’, and how to take appropriate action when making referrals to social care services.

Module 7: Things to Do after Referral

In module 7, you will learn how to make a referral to social services, what should be included in your referral, and what to do if you disagree with the decision made.

Module 8: Record Keeping

The final module takes a look at record-keeping procedures and policies, including which documents should be included in safeguarding records, and the policy regarding sharing information.