Description
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.
Curriculum
Module 1: Introduction to Safeguarding
Module 2: Laws and Guidance
Module 3: Child Abuse
Module 4: Sexual Abuse
Module 5: Risks and Risk Assessment
Module 6: Responding to Disclosure and Reporting
Module 7: Things to Do after Referral
Module 8: Record Keeping
