Child Safeguarding and Protection Course

Welcome to the Child Safeguarding and Protection Course, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to protect children from harm. As a parent or caregiver, you want to ensure the safety and well-being of the children in your care. This course will provide you with an in-depth understanding of child safeguarding and protection, enabling you to identify and respond appropriately to any concerns.   In conclusion, this course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to safeguard and protect children from harm. By completing this course, you will have the confidence to identify and respond appropriately to any concerns you may have about a child's welfare.

• CPD accredited, quality online training
• Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
• Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
• Developed by qualified safeguarding professionals
• 24/7 Learning Assistance

• Self-paced learning that is laptop/tablet/smartphone-friendly
• Discounts on bulk purchases

Sneak Peek

Who should take the course

Anyone with a knack for learning new skills can take this Child Safeguarding and Protection. While this comprehensive training is popular for preparing people for job opportunities in the relevant fields, it also helps to advance your career for promotions.

 

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

Accreditation

All of our courses, including this Child Safeguarding and Protection, 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.

 

Course Curriculum

Module 01: 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 02: 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 03: 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 04: 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 05: 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 06: 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 07: 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 08: 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.