Safeguarding Children Online Course | CPD Approved | UKCAT College
Course Overview
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Every child has the right to grow up in a safe, healthy and supportive environment. Safeguarding children is about minimising and managing risks to children and taking appropriate action to protect them from abuse and harm.
This Safeguarding Children Course provides an introduction to the principles of child safeguarding, helping learners understand the different types of abuse, how to recognise potential signs and what to do if they have concerns about a child’s welfare.
The course also introduces key safeguarding legislation and explains the importance of following appropriate policies and procedures when working with children.
Recognising the Signs of Abuse
Being able to recognise potential signs of abuse is an important part of child safeguarding.
The course explores different types of abuse and the circumstances that may place children at risk. It also considers why children may not tell someone about abuse and helps learners understand the importance of recognising possible warning signs.
What to Do if You Suspect Abuse
Knowing what to do when you have a safeguarding concern is essential for anyone who works with or has a duty of care towards children.
The course explains the appropriate steps to take if you suspect that a child may be experiencing abuse, helping learners understand the importance of responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
Safeguarding Children Legislation
The course introduces key safeguarding legislation designed to help protect children from abuse and harm.
Understanding the relevant legislation and following appropriate safeguarding procedures are important responsibilities for anyone working with children.
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What Will You Learn?
This Safeguarding Children Training course will help you understand:
- The key principles of safeguarding children
- Different types of abuse that children may experience
- Who may carry out abuse and why children may not disclose it
- How to recognise potential signs of abuse
- What to do if you suspect a child is being abused
- Key safeguarding legislation
- The importance of following safeguarding policies and procedures
- How recognising and responding to concerns can help protect children
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Who Is This Course For?
This Safeguarding Children Course is suitable for anyone who has a duty of care towards, or comes into contact with, children as part of their professional role.
It can be particularly useful for:
- Childcare professionals
- Teachers and education staff
- Health and social care professionals
- Care workers and support workers
- Early years professionals
- Youth workers
- Community workers
- Anyone whose role involves working with or supporting children
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KEY BENIFITS
- Understand the key principles of child safeguarding
- Recognise different types and signs of abuse
- Understand why children may not disclose abuse
- Learn what to do if you suspect a child is being abused
- Develop awareness of key safeguarding legislation
- Understand your responsibilities when working with children
- Improve your ability to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns
- Complete CPD-approved training to support your professional development
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MODULES
| Module Number | Module Name | Pass % Required |
| 1 | Introduction to Safeguarding Children | 70% |
| 2 | Types of Abuse, Who May Carry It Out and Why Children May Not Tell | 70% |
| 3 | How to Recognise the Signs of Abuse | 70% |
| 4 | What to Do if You Suspect a Child Is Being Abused | 70% |
| 5 | Safeguarding Legislation | 70% |