What you will learn
In this online Safeguarding Children training, you’ll understand your legal requirements and safeguarding responsibilities and learn the processes and actions to take if you suspect a child is being abused.
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Understand the legislation and guidance on safeguarding and child protection.
- Define various types of child abuse.
- Recognise indicators of abuse and neglect.
- Reflect on the impact of personal values and attitudes towards abuse.
- Understand your responsibility to report concerns.
- Maintain a child-centred focus.
- Know the actions to take if abuse is suspected.
Modules
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1. Introduction
In this module, we’ll explore the terms ‘child protection’ and ‘safeguarding’. You’ll understand key phrases and their significance in protecting and safeguarding children. Armed with a better understanding of terms such as ‘child in need’ and ‘significant harm’, you’ll be better positioned to contextualise the language of child protection and safeguarding.
2. Legislation and Guidance
Safeguarding and protecting children and young people operates within a specific framework of guidance and legal procedures. This section introduces that framework and its application. Additionally, this section will highlight the roles and responsibilities of various organisations in safeguarding, as well as the guidelines for protection.
By the end of the module, you’ll have a clearer understanding of safeguarding guidance, the associated agencies and the legalities of protection. You’ll also learn how these agencies collaborate to tackle the problems of abuse.
3. What is Child Abuse and Neglect?
For effective detection and prevention of child abuse, it’s essential to precisely define what it is and how it manifests itself. Understanding the categories of abuse helps us identify the tell-tale signs that it is taking place.
By the end of this module, you’ll have a better understanding of child abuse and its specific types.
4. Signs and Indicators of Abuse and Neglect
Children and young people might find it hard to express the abuse they face. Their anxiety might manifest through altered or challenging behaviours, signalling potential abuse. Recognising these signs can be the initial indicator of potential abuse.
By the end of the module, you’ll better understand the definitions of abuse and the signs and indicators associated with various types of abuse.
5. Maintaining a Child Focus
A child-centered approach is crucial, especially since children might report abuse multiple times before action is taken. This section uses a realistic scenario to illustrate the importance of maintaining this focus.
By the end of this moldule, you will have a better understanding of what it means to be child-focused and the methods to achieve it.
6. Responding to Concerns
Building on earlier content about inter-agency consultation and insights about recognising signs and types of abuse, this section delves into the various methods of disclosure.
It is essential to know when and to whom a situation should be reported. Prompt and appropriate responses to abuse disclosures are crucial. We’ll guide you through the correct procedures, emphasising actions to both pursue and avoid, ensuring the best outcome.
By the end of this module, you’ll have a clear understanding of how to navigate potential abuse situations and address concerns regarding an adult’s behavior. We’ve also included a step-by-step guide to help you with any concerns that may require referral.
Who is this course for?
- Education staff
- Childminders and nannies
- Out-of-school club and sports and leisure staff
- Early years practitioners
- Healthcare and non-clinical staff
- Social care workers
- Administration staff that may come in contact with children or young adults
- Volunteers, youth and church leaders and charity workers
This online Safeguarding Children course offers comprehensive safeguarding for children training, encompassing topics from legislation to referral. It’s designed for any person who works or comes into contact with children and young adults. While suitable for all fields, we also provide sector-specific online safeguarding courses. These introduce safeguarding principles but also include bespoke sector scenarios and content, enhancing relevance.
Certification
This online Safeguarding Children training course is accredited by The CPD Group.
Upon successful completion of this online course, you’ll be sent a personalised digital certificate as a PDF, enabling you to download and print it.
You can access a copy, reprint or download this certificate on our LMS (Learning Management System). This is your proof that you have been trained in safeguarding best practices and achieved compliance. The certificates include a verification number so anybody can authenticate the certificate’s legitimacy.
Our certifications include a renewal date but there is no legal requirement to renew your training and certificate within a specific timeframe. However, we do recommend that you arrange refresher training after 2 years as safeguarding guidance does change. You should update your safeguarding knowledge and skills regularly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Does this course cover safeguarding training for vulnerable adults and adults at risk?
No, this online course is specifically designed for safeguarding children and child protection. If your role involves working with both children and adults at risk, we recommend taking our online Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults training course.
Is this online Safeguarding Children training course suitable for people who do not work in a school?
Yes, this safeguarding course offers a general introduction to safeguarding and child protection principles and is suitable for anybody who comes into contact with children and young people during work, voluntary or leisure activities.
Is this course suitable for volunteers?
Volunteers should take safeguarding courses that are appropriate to their roles and the people they work with, ie adults at risk and/or children. This safeguarding course covers the fundamental principles of safeguarding, signs of abuse and reporting procedures. It is suitable for all volunteers who work with individuals under the age of 18.
