Safeguarding Children

Safeguarding Children

CPD Approved

Course Description:

The ‘Safeguarding Children’ course addresses the fundamental human rights of children to be healthy, happy, and protected from harm. It emphasizes the importance of guidelines, policies, and procedures to uphold these rights and ensure the safety of all children, regardless of background or circumstance. Participants will learn about the risks faced by vulnerable children, types of abuse they may experience, how to recognize signs of abuse, and the key legislation aimed at preventing child abuse.

Course Modules:

1. Module 1: Introduction to Safeguarding Children (Pass % Required: 70)
2. Module 2: Types of Abuse, who may carry it out and why children may not tell (Pass % Required: 70)
3. Module 3: How to Recognise the Signs of Abuse (Pass % Required: 70)
4. Module 4: What to do if you suspect a child is being abused (Pass % Required: 70)
5. Module 5: Safeguarding Legislation (Pass % Required: 70)

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will achieve the following objectives:

• Understand the principles and importance of safeguarding children.
• Identify various types of abuse and potential abusers, as well as reasons why children may not disclose abuse.
• Recognize signs and indicators that a child may be experiencing abuse.
• Know the appropriate steps to take if abuse is suspected or disclosed.
• Understand the relevant safeguarding legislation aimed at protecting children.

Target Audience:

This course is intended for anyone who has a duty of care for, or interacts with children in their professional capacity. This includes educators, healthcare professionals, social workers, and others who work with children.

Advantages:

• CPD approval ensures the course meets high standards of continuing professional development.
• Provides essential knowledge and skills to safeguard children and respond effectively to safeguarding concerns.
• Promotes a deeper understanding of child protection issues and legal responsibilities.
• Equips participants with practical guidance on recognizing signs of abuse and taking appropriate action.

Recommended System Requirements:

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

Duration: 75 minutes (based on video content; excludes loading and question-thinking time).

This course empowers participants to protect children from harm by enhancing their awareness of safeguarding principles, recognizing signs of abuse, and understanding their role in ensuring children’s safety and well-being.