By the end of this online course, you will…
- Define safeguarding and child protection and know their meaning
- Know who has responsibility for safeguarding children
- Recognise factors that may make children more vulnerable
- Know protective factors which may support a child
- Understand the different types of abuse and neglect
- Know the signs and indicators of abuse and neglect
- Recognise the impact of abuse and neglect on children
- Know wider safeguarding issues which may affect children
- Recognise the risks of wider safeguarding issues to children
- Understand the concept and role of Prevent
- Be aware of the relevant legislation for safeguarding children
- Know how to respond to safeguarding concerns and disclosures
- Know which agencies support safeguarding concerns
- Know the reporting procedures for safeguarding concerns
- Understand the importance of recording safeguarding concerns
- Understand why whistleblowing procedures may be required
- Know the principles of good reporting
Please allow 60-90min to complete this course, depending on your learning style and reading speed.
This course is validated and endorsed by the ACCPH (Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists)
This course is accredited by the CPD Certification Service and its certificate holds its logo as meeting the professional standards for CPD accreditation.