Child Protection and Safeguarding Training

Overview

Child protection and safeguarding training is an essential course for anyone who works with children, young people, or vulnerable adults. This course provides an overview of safeguarding and child protection, including the principles of practice and the legislative and policy framework. The course will cover the best practices for implementing policies and procedures for child protection in action, ensuring equality practice is in place for safeguarding purposes, and promoting the well-being of children and young people.

Participants will learn about the importance of record keeping and how to maintain accurate records for safeguarding purposes. The course will also cover the roles and responsibilities of professionals and agencies involved in safeguarding and child protection. By the end of the course, participants will have a solid understanding of the principles and best practices for safeguarding and child protection, and will be able to confidently apply this knowledge in their roles. This course is suitable for anyone who works with children, young people, or vulnerable adults, including teachers, social workers, healthcare professionals, youth workers, and volunteers.

What Will You Learn?

• You will gain an understanding of the fundamental principles and importance of safeguarding and child protection in the UK.
• You will learn about the relevant legislative and policy framework governing child protection, including current safeguarding practices and procedures.
• You will learn how to recognize and respond appropriately to signs of abuse and neglect in children and young people, and how to work effectively with other professionals to safeguard children.
• You will explore the links between safeguarding, equality, and diversity, and develop an understanding of how to promote equality and diversity in your practice.
• You will learn how to maintain effective record-keeping and documentation, including how to handle sensitive information and report safeguarding concerns.

Who Should Take The Child Protection and Safeguarding Course?

• Teachers and teaching assistants
• Social workers
• Childcare providers
• Youth workers
• Healthcare professionals
• Police officers
• Volunteer workers
• Parents and guardians

Requirements

As this is an online course, there are no specific requirements for taking the course. However, a basic understanding of safeguarding principles and child protection policies will be beneficial.