Safeguarding Children

The Safeguarding Children course focused on helping anyone who has a duty of care for children or interacts with them in their profession. We all are responsible for protecting children and ensuring their fundamental human rights are upheld, regardless of our occupation, frequency of contact, or interaction with their families.

In this course, you will learn about different types of abuse children may suffer, who may carry it, and why children may not tell anyone about it. You will also learn to recognise the signs of abuse and understand key safeguarding legislation.

Knowing what steps to take is essential if you suspect a child is being abused. This course will guide you on what to do in such situations, helping protect the children in your care. Be aware of these issues and know how to respond. You can play an essential role in safeguarding children and helping to prevent abuse.

This Safeguarding Children online course is approved by: 

 CPD certification service :

The CPD certification service helps organisations to formalise their expertise into a structured and recognised approach in learning. This conforms the course content is alilgned to the universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

• Understand the importance of safeguarding children and your responsibilities as a worker

• Differentiate between safeguarding and child protection

• Identify the different types of abuse and neglect, and recognise the signs

• Respond appropriately to any concerns about a child’s safety or wellbeing

• Know how to handle a disclosure of abuse from a child

• Understand the relevant safeguarding legislation

• Be aware of the importance of reporting concerns to another professional and how to make a report

• Know how to record your concerns in writing accurately

This course is suitable for anyone who works with children and families, including:

– Teachers, teaching assistants, and nursery workers

– Carers, childminders, and nannies

– Healthcare workers, including nurses, doctors, and ambulance services

– Social care workers, including council staff, carers, and care assistants

– Youth workers, activity leaders, 

– Volunteers

– Sports coaches and teachers

– Church and religious leaders 

– Police officers and paramedics

– Practitioners in various fields

– Managers, supervisors

– Full-time and part-time staff

– GPs 

– Dentists

– Midwives  

– Health visitors 

– Early years professionals 

– NHS staff 

– Nursery staff

– Crèche volunteers

– Scout/Guide leaders 

– Holiday camp staff 

– Voluntary and community organisations 

– Sports club staff 

– Freelance coaches 

Module 1 Introduction to Safeguarding Children

Safeguarding protects children and vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, or harm. Anyone can commit abuse, including parents, caregivers, or strangers. Safeguarding training is essential for anyone who works with children or vulnerable adults to help them recognise and respond to signs of abuse.

Module 2 Types of Abuse, who may carry it out and why children may not tell

This module will cover each type of abuse and how to identify signs of abuse. Child abuse is any action that endangers a child’s well-being, including neglect, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, and emotional abuse. 

Module 3 How to Recognise the Signs of Abuse

This module provides an in-depth look at the various forms of abuse that children can experience, including online abuse, grooming, sexual exploitation, and child-on-child abuse. It focuses on recognising the signs of abuse, like changes in behaviour, unexplained injuries, or sudden withdrawal. 

Module 4 What to do if you suspect a child is being abused

This Module explains what to do if you suspect a child is being abused. It includes appropriate actions when concerned about a child’s safety or well-being. This module guides reporting concerns, including reporting,  making a report, and what happens after a report is made.

Module 5 Safeguarding Legislation

This module provides an overview of the legal framework for safeguarding children. It covers critical legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and 2004. It explores the roles and responsibilities of different agencies in safeguarding children. 

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This entirely online course can be accessed from any device with the following system specifications:

    • Browser: Up to date web browser
    • Video: Up to date video drivers
    • Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
    • Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)