Safeguarding Children

Overview

This Safeguarding Children course provides essential knowledge on protecting vulnerable young individuals from harm. Learners will understand key principles, legal frameworks, and best practices for identifying and addressing child abuse, exploitation, and neglect. The curriculum covers risk assessment, reporting procedures, and effective record-keeping to ensure compliance with safeguarding laws.

Ideal for educators, social workers, and childcare professionals, this training equips participants with the skills to respond appropriately to disclosures and referrals. By completing this course, individuals will enhance their ability to create safer environments for children, adhering to statutory guidance and fostering a culture of vigilance and care.

The Safeguarding Children provides a structured introduction to vital concepts and methods relevant to the discipline, aimed at improving your knowledge and professional capabilities. This course integrates the latest industry trends and standards to prepare learners for future opportunities.

Through this programme, participants will develop a solid understanding of core principles, strategic approaches, and essential analytical skills, ensuring applicability across various professional environments. The flexible design accommodates diverse learning needs and schedules.

Description

The Safeguarding Children course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to protect children from abuse and exploitation. Covering critical topics such as legal obligations, types of child abuse, and sexual exploitation, this training ensures participants recognise risks and act decisively. Learners will gain insight into safeguarding policies, referral processes, and post-referral actions to support child welfare effectively.

Through structured modules, the course addresses how to handle disclosures sensitively, conduct risk assessments, and maintain accurate records in line with UK regulations. It emphasises the importance of multi-agency collaboration and upholding children’s rights.

Suitable for teachers, healthcare workers, and social care staff, this programme enhances professional competence in safeguarding practices. By completing the training, individuals will be better prepared to identify warning signs, follow reporting protocols, and contribute to a robust safeguarding framework within their organisations.

Learning Outcomes

Recognise signs of child abuse, neglect, and exploitation using safeguarding principles.
Understand legal responsibilities under UK safeguarding laws and statutory guidance.
Apply risk assessment techniques to evaluate potential threats to child safety.
Respond appropriately to disclosures and follow correct reporting procedures.
Maintain confidential and accurate records in compliance with safeguarding policies.

Requirements

Career Path

Child Protection Officer – Implement safeguarding policies in organisations.
Social Worker – Support at-risk children and families.
Teacher/School Counsellor – Identify and report welfare concerns.
Healthcare Professional – Detect abuse in clinical settings.
Youth Worker – Advocate for young people’s safety.

Certification

Once the Safeguarding Children is successfully completed, the learner can obtain the PDF certificate without any cost. The hardcopy version of the certificate is also available for only £4.99. However, anyone ordering the hardcopy certificate from outside the United Kingdom may need to pay an additional delivery charge.

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Introduction to Safeguarding
	Introduction to Safeguarding	00:15:00
Module 02: Laws and Guidance
	Laws and Guidance	00:14:00
Module 03: Child Abuse
	Child Abuse	00:20:00
Module 04: Child Sexual Exploitation
	Child Sexual Exploitation	00:20:00
Module 05: Risks and Risk Assessment
	Risks and Risk Assessment	00:19:00
Module 06: Responding to Disclosure and Reporting
	Responding to Disclosure and Reporting	00:16:00
Module 07: Things to Do after Referral
	Things to Do After Referral	00:13:00
Module 08: Record Keeping
	Record Keeping	00:13:00

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Discover Training courses accredited?

Yes, Discover Training provides accredited and CPD-certified courses, ensuring learners receive recognised qualifications that support career progression and professional compliance.

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Anyone can enrol, including students, professionals, job seekers, career changers, and organisations. Most courses do not require previous experience, making them accessible to learners at all levels.

What types of courses does Discover Training offer?

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Will I get a refund if I cancel my order?

You will have 14 days to revoke your Course purchase from your purchase date. Regrettably, refunds are not allowed after your purchase have been approved, and materials have been posted to the student’s dashboard or accessed.

Will I receive a certificate after completing a course?

Yes, learners receive a downloadable digital certificate upon successful completion, suitable for CPD records, CVs, and professional portfolios.