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An Introduction to Safeguarding Children

Course Overview

If you come in to contact with children for short periods during the course of your work or as a volunteer this is the course for you.

Safeguarding children is everyone's responsibility. You can ensure you are trained adequately in safeguarding and child protection issues in just a few hours with this online training.

After completing this course you will have a better understanding of the types of abuse and neglect a child in your care may suffer, and most importantly how to identify the signs of neglect and how to take the correct course of action if you suspect a child is being neglected.

Other key areas of the training include knowing how to deal with a situation when a child or adult discloses abuse, and reliable methods of keeping accurate records.

If you are in contact with children for extended periods of time, either at work or in a voluntary position, you may want to consider completing Awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect Core.

Please be aware that this training content deals with a potentially disturbing subject matter and material and images used may be of a graphic nature.

We estimate that this e-learning will take approximately 2-3 hours to complete (depending on learning speed).

Course Details

Lesson Plan

Key topics covered in this course include:

  • Introduction to safeguarding children / child protection
  • Physical abuse
  • Sexual abuse
  • Emotional abuse
  • Neglect
  • What to do if you suspect abuse or neglect

The course also features a comprehensive summary



What our customers have said

I found the course very easy to follow and very informative, without being too graphic about the content.
DH

it was very easy to use and straight forward - and provided all the important info easily
ZA

Cost and Discounts

£24.99 + VAT - This cost is for a single user.

Discounts are available for multiple users (10 or more) for more information please contact info@safeguardingchildrenea.co.uk, or telephone Sales on 01943 885083.

How it Works

  • Complete the course online at your convenience
  • Pages from the course can be printed
  • Notes can be recorded
  • Notes can be recorded, and you can re-visit any part of the training, even after you have completed the course.
  • Course material has been broken down into chapters, making it easier to complete in your own time
  • The Learning Management System automatically tracks your progress, making it easy to pause and resume at a later time.

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