What will you learn

Skills and knowledge you will gain after completing this course:

  • Define safeguarding and understand its importance in protecting vulnerable individuals.

  • Identify different types of abuse and the reasons children may not disclose it.

  • Recognise the signs of potential abuse in children.

  • Understand the correct procedures to follow if you suspect a child is being abused.

  • Gain knowledge of key safeguarding legislation designed to minimise the abuse of children.

Course curriculum

    1. Introduction to Safeguarding Children

    1. Types of Abuse, who may carry it out and why children may not tell

    1. How to Recognise the Signs of Abuse

    1. What to do if you suspect a child is being abused

    1. Safeguarding Legislation

About this course

  • £15.00
  • 5 lessons
  • CPD approved

Did you know ?

Child abuse cases in the UK tragically rose by 20% between 2021 and 2022, but a significant portion of these reports came from professionals who had received safeguarding training. This highlights the critical role that a well-trained individual can play in protecting a child at risk.

Course FAQ

Your Safeguarding Children course related questioins answered.

  • Who is this Safeguarding Children course for?

    This course is aimed at anyone whose profession involves a duty of care for, or contact with, children. This includes teachers, social workers, sports coaches, and youth leaders.

  • Is this course accredited?

    Yes, this is a CPD Approved course. It provides professional development to help you meet your safeguarding responsibilities.

  • How long does the course take to complete?

    The course has approximately 75 minutes of video content. However, this doesn't account for time spent thinking about the questions or loading times.