What you will learn
This course introduces the essential safeguarding knowledge needed by employees and volunteers in children’s clubs and classes. It explains how to recognise possible abuse, respond appropriately, report concerns and help create a safer environment for children.
Modules
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1. Overview and Tips
This opening lesson explains the course learning outcomes and how to navigate, pause and return to the training. It also introduces the available accessibility features, including read-aloud tools, browser zoom and translation.
2. Core Principles of Safeguarding
Learn what safeguarding means for children, who is responsible and how key terms such as significant harm and thresholds of need are used. The lesson also introduces the relevant legislation and guidance across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
3. Creating a Safe Environment
Explore how abuse can happen and the practical barriers that help reduce risk in children’s clubs and classes. This includes appropriate behaviour, policies, risk assessments, professional safety and maintaining a child-centred approach.
4. Recognising Abuse
Learn about the main categories of child abuse and the signs and indicators that may suggest a child is at risk. The lesson also covers specific forms of abuse, exploitation, bullying, radicalisation and the different places abuse can occur.
5. Responding to Concerns
Understand the different ways a child may disclose abuse and the barriers that can prevent them from speaking out. Learn how to listen, respond calmly and appropriately, and why you must never promise confidentiality.
6. Reporting and Recording Concerns
Learn your responsibility to report concerns, who they should be reported to and how to create an accurate written record. The lesson also covers allegations involving staff or volunteers and the appropriate use of body maps.
7. Safeguarding in Practice
Apply the principles of recognising, responding, reporting and recording through case studies based on children’s clubs and classes. The scenarios help you decide on an appropriate course of action when safeguarding concerns arise.
8. Final Assessment
The final assessment contains 12 questions selected from the course question banks. You need 80% to pass, can retake the assessment as many times as required and will receive your certificate by email after passing.
9. Downloads
Download a body map template to retain after completing the course. It can be used to record visible signs of harm or injury when documenting a safeguarding concern.
10. Post Course Evaluation
Complete a short feedback questionnaire about the course and your training experience. Your responses help us improve future versions of the learning.
Who is this course for?
- Sports coaches and instructors
- Dance, drama and music tutors
- Art and activity class leaders
- After school and holiday club staff
- Volunteers and helpers
This course is written for anyone who works with children outside of a school setting, whether paid or voluntary.
Certification
This online Safeguarding for Children’s Clubs and Classes course is accredited by The CPD Group.
Score 80% or more in the final assessment to receive your certificate, which is valid for 2 years.
Your personalised certificate is emailed to you automatically as a PDF, and you can download or reprint it from our LMS (Learning Management System). Each certificate includes a verification number so anyone can check it is genuine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this course suitable for volunteers?
Yes. The course is suitable for anyone who has contact with children during club or class activities, whether paid or voluntary, including coaches, instructors, tutors, activity leaders and helpers.
I work in a school, is this the right course for me?
This course is written for children’s clubs, classes and activity settings rather than schools. If you work in a school, our Safeguarding in Education course covers school-specific legislation and is the more appropriate choice.
What if I also work with adults at risk?
This course covers child safeguarding. If your role also involves working with adults at risk, see our Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults course instead.
How long does the course take?
The course takes around 2–3 hours. You can take regular breaks, and your progress is saved automatically so you can return to the same point later.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. Score 80% or more in the final assessment and your personalised certificate is emailed to you automatically, valid for 2 years.
Can we buy the course for multiple staff?
Yes. Organisations can purchase multiple licences, with bulk discounts beginning at 10 learners. Our learning management system can also be used to manage learners, monitor progress and hold certificates centrally.
