Safeguarding Children Awareness Online (E-learning)
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Recognise the Signs of Harm and Know How to Act for Children
This online safeguarding children course explains the core ideas of safeguarding and child protection, the types of abuse and the key UK law behind them. It is for anyone who works with children, from teachers and support staff to childcare providers and volunteers, and stresses that safeguarding is everyone's job.
Learners look at warning signs and patterns of concern, what to do when a child discloses, and how to record, report and refer concerns, including contextual risks outside the home and digital threats, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2024.
Who Is This Course For?
- Teachers and school support staff
- Healthcare workers who come into contact with children
- Childcare providers
- Volunteers working with children
- Anyone new to safeguarding – no prior experience is needed
Delivery Method
Online e-learning, self-paced, so learners can study at a time that suits them on desktop or mobile. The course includes about 2 hours of video, supported by PDF, PowerPoint and infographic resources, with lifetime access.
What the Course Covers
- Safeguarding fundamentals – core safeguarding and child protection ideas, types of abuse, roles and responsibilities, and key UK law including the Children Act 1989 and 2004
- Vigilance and indicators – spotting patterns rather than one-off incidents, behavioural and physical signs, and warning signs such as withdrawal, online risks and exploitation
- Protocols and the duty to act – duty of care, the Designated Safeguarding Lead role, recording, reporting and referring, information sharing and when to escalate
- Responding to a disclosure – how to listen when a child discloses, the limits of confidentiality, accurate recording and trauma-informed care
- Modern and contextual risks – risks outside the home, peer group and gang risks, digital threats including AI, early help and multi-agency working, aligned with KCSIE 2024
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Explain what safeguarding and child protection mean and why safeguarding is everyone's responsibility
- Recognise the main types of abuse and the behavioural and physical signs that may indicate a child is at risk
- Describe the role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead and how to record, report and refer concerns
- Respond calmly and appropriately to a child's disclosure, including the limits of confidentiality
- Identify contextual risks such as peer group, gang and online threats, and the value of early help
Assessment and Certification
The course ends with a final assessment. Learners who complete the course and pass the assessment receive the Certificate in Safeguarding Children Awareness and Protection UK Standards. The course awards 2 CPD points and is delivered by a CPD Accredited Provider.
FAQ
Who needs safeguarding children training?
Anyone who works with children, including teachers, support staff, healthcare workers, childcare providers and volunteers. The course stresses that safeguarding is everyone's job.
Do I need any previous experience?
No. No prior experience is needed to take this course.
Does the course cover Keeping Children Safe in Education?
Yes. The content on modern and contextual safeguarding risks is aligned with KCSIE 2024, and the course also refers to the Children Act 1989 and 2004.
How long does the course take?
The course contains about 2 hours of video. It is self-paced, so you can work through it at your own speed on desktop or mobile.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. After completing the course and passing its final assessment you receive the Certificate in Safeguarding Children Awareness and Protection UK Standards, and the course awards 2 CPD points.
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On completion, learners receive a digital certificate from TrainifyHUB with a unique verification code. Any CPD points for the course are shown in the course description
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