Professional Online Training
Safeguarding Children
Practical safeguarding training for anyone working with or around children, covering abuse recognition, legislation and the correct steps to take when concerns arise
From £35 + VAT
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Course Details
- Duration: 1 hr 15 mins
- Delivery: Online and self-paced
Who This Course Is For
This training suits anyone whose work brings them into contact with children or who holds responsibility for their welfare, including:
- Education and childcare staff with direct responsibility for pupils or young children
- Youth workers, coaches and volunteers who regularly supervise children
- Professionals in health, social care or community roles where safeguarding concerns may arise
Course Content
The course is structured across five modules covering the full safeguarding process for children:
- Introduction to Safeguarding Children — Introduces the fundamentals of safeguarding and why protecting children's rights and wellbeing matters.
- Types of Abuse, who may carry it out and why children may not tell — Explores the different forms of abuse children can experience and the barriers that may prevent disclosure.
- How to Recognise the Signs of Abuse — Details the physical and behavioural indicators that may suggest a child is being abused.
- What to do if you suspect a child is being abused — Sets out the appropriate action to take when safeguarding concerns about a child arise.
- Safeguarding Legislation — Covers the key legislation in place to minimise the abuse of children and support safeguarding practice.
Course Information
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Buy for Yourself or Your Team
Choose one seat for yourself or add places for colleagues. Each learner receives their own course access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should take this Safeguarding Children course
It is aimed at anyone who has a duty of care for, or comes into contact with, children as part of their chosen profession.
What topics does the course cover
It covers the types of abuse children may suffer, how to recognise signs of abuse, what action to take if abuse is suspected, and relevant safeguarding legislation.
