CPD - Safeguarding Children	Course Type
	Non-Accredited   Access to a computer/laptop is required   Online Course

Course Fee	*£15.00	Duration	4 Weeks	Enquire

Course Details

Child protection and safeguarding are everyone's responsibility. You have a duty to ensure that the health and wellbeing of children and young people, up to the age of 18 is safeguarding.

This course introduces the roles, responsibilities and rights when it comes to safeguarding children.  You will learn about the potential indicators of child abuse, the rights of the child and the impact that a parent or carer's wellbeing can have on a child.

Course Content

By the end of the course you will understand the steps you should take if you have concerns about a child's wellbeing. Areas coverd include:

• Child abuse - signs, sysmptons and indicators
• Recognising abuse
• Radicalisation and bullying
• Impact of parents or carer's health
• Impact of domestic violence
• Children's rights
• Reporting concerns and seeking advice
• Policies, procedurers and whistleblowing
• Risks associated with the internet
• Safeguarding legislation

Locations

• Online.
• Study anywhere and at your own pace.
• Enrol at any time.​
• Complete within 4 weeks of being given access to the course.

Who is the course for?

This course is ideal for individuals responsible for the wellbeing of children and young people, including child minders, nursery staff, teachers and teaching assistants. It can also be part of the on-programme element for apprenticeship standards and can support the knowledge, skills and behaviours apprentices need to effectively integrate into a workplace.

How will I be taught and assessed?

This is a self-study, online course and is assessed via multiple-choice assessment.

How can I progress?

This course can be used as a standalone module or may be included in a broader programme of learning.  A variety of classroom-based progression routes are available.  For more information visit the Education and Training page of this website.

To request a printed certificate please email [email protected] with your request. Please note there will be a £10 fee for printing, processing and postage. 

Do I need to bring my own equipment/materials?

You will need a computer/laptop with internet access.

 

*Your course is funded through the West Midlands Combined Authority, which is government funding.