This online course provides essential knowledge on safeguarding children and protecting them from harm. It explains how to recognise signs of abuse, understand legal duties, follow correct reporting procedures and contribute to a safe environment for children and young people.
What You Will Learn
- Key principles of child safeguarding, including recognising risk factors and vulnerable situations.
- UK legislation, policies and professional responsibilities in child protection.
- Types of abuse such as physical, emotional, sexual abuse and neglect, along with common indicators.
- How to assess risks, identify concerns and understand when immediate action is required.
- Responding to disclosures: how to listen, record, refer and support children appropriately.
- Confidentiality, information sharing and your responsibilities in multi-agency safeguarding.
Curriculum Highlights
- Introduction to Child Safeguarding
- UK Child Protection Laws & Guidance
- Recognising Abuse & Neglect
- Child Sexual Exploitation & Grooming Awareness
- Child Risk Assessment & Indicators of Vulnerability
- Responding to Safeguarding Disclosures
- Reporting Procedures & Documentation
- Professional Boundaries & Information Sharing
Who Should Enrol
This course is ideal for:
- Teachers, childcare workers, youth staff and educational professionals.
- Social care, healthcare and community support workers.
- Anyone who interacts with children and wants to strengthen their safeguarding knowledge.
Certification & Key Features
- 100% online, flexible and self-paced study.
- CPD-accredited certification upon completion.
- Accessible on any device: laptop, tablet or mobile.
- Practical knowledge developed by safeguarding specialists.
Career & Progression
Learners will gain confidence in recognising and responding to child safeguarding concerns. This course supports roles in education, childcare, social care, youth work and prepares learners for more advanced safeguarding training.
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£120.00
