Child Safeguarding Course

Description

In today's world, ensuring the safety and well-being of children is paramount, yet navigating the complexities of child safeguarding can be a daunting task. Many find themselves grappling with the overwhelming challenge of understanding the intricate web of laws and guidance surrounding this critical subject. The frustration intensifies when faced with the harsh reality of child abuse, including the deeply disturbing realm of sexual abuse.

Our comprehensive Child Safeguarding Course is designed to be your guiding light through this labyrinth of concerns. Delving into the intricacies of child protection, this course equips you with a profound understanding of the laws and guidance that underpin the safeguarding framework.

Key Features of the Child Safeguarding course:

• CPD Certified Child Safeguarding course
• FREE Instant e-certificate and hard copy included
• Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
• Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
• 24/7 Tutor Support to everyone
• Lifetime Access to the Child Safeguarding course

Additional Gifts with the Child Safeguarding course

• Free Life Coaching Course

Course Curriculum

The detailed curriculum outline of our course:

Child Safeguarding Course Curriculum:

Module 01: Introduction

• What is Safeguarding?
• Who is a child?
• What is child protection?
• Who commits maltreatment?
• Why is safeguarding training important?
• Understanding the common terms used in safeguarding children
• Myths and Truths about Safeguarding Children

Module 02: Laws and Guidance

• History of Child Protection in the UK
• The 'Victoria Climbie' Enquiry
• Child Protection System in England
• The Children Act
• The Children Act 1989
• The Children Act 2003
• Children and Social Work Act 2017
• Policy and Guidance
• Working together to safeguard children 2017
• Keeping children safe in education (key principles)
• Other Legislation
• The Mental Capacity Act (2005)
• Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (2006)
• National Guidelines for the Protection and Welfare of Children
• National Guidance 2017
• Guidance Addendum 2019
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Module 03: Child Abuse

• Definition of child abuse
• Who is at risk and why?
• Types of Abuse
• Domestic Abuse
• Physical Abuse
• Emotional Abuse
• Sexual Abuse
• Bullying
• Cyberbullying
• Child Trafficking
• Grooming

Module 04: Sexual Abuse

• Child Sexual Exploitation
• Types of Sexual Abuse
• Contact Abuse
• Non-Contact Abuse
• Harmful Sexual Behaviour
• Female Genital Mutilation
• Signs of Sexual Abuses in Children
• Impact of Sexual Abuses in Children
• What to do when a child reveals sexual abuses to you
• Common Patterns of child Sexual Abuses in the UK
• How to provide support to the abused child?
• Legislation on child sexual abuses

Module 05: Responding to Disclosure and Reporting

• What is Disclosure?
• Understand why children don't disclose
• What to do if a child discloses
• Taking Action
• Your Responsibilities
• Fulfilling 'Duty of Care'
• What, when and How to Report
• Myths about reporting
• The structure of reporting in the UK
• Talking to the parents
• Referrals to Social Care

Module 06: Risks and Risk Assessment

• Factors that may increase the risk
• Where risks come from?
• Single Assessment Process
• How to assess if the child is at risk of harm or not?
• How to recognise a risky situation?
• Parental Risk factors
• Parental Mental Health
• Parental Substance Misuse

Module 07: Things to Do after Referral

• Social Care's Decision
• What to do If you disagree with the decision
• Early Help Assessment
• Statutory Assessment
• The strategy Discussions
• Child Protection Conferences
• Child Protection Plans
• Learning and improving the framework

Module 08: Record Keeping

• What to Record?
• When to Record?
• How to Record?
• What is a Concern?
• Why should one keep records?
• Storage of Information
• Sharing of Information
• Data Protection
• How to transfer the safeguarding files?

Our Child Safeguarding course goes beyond theory, providing invaluable insights into identifying and responding to various forms of abuse. As you progress, you'll gain the expertise to navigate the aftermath of disclosure, learning the crucial steps to take and acquiring the skills to conduct effective risk assessments.

The course doesn't just stop at knowledge; it empowers you with practical tools, such as meticulous record-keeping practices and a clear roadmap for post-referral actions. By the end, you'll emerge not only informed but also confident in your ability to champion the cause of child safeguarding. Enrol today and turn the irritation of uncertainty into the satisfaction of being a capable guardian for the most vulnerable among us.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand legal frameworks ensuring child protection.
• Identify and respond to various forms of child abuse.
• Demonstrate sensitivity in handling disclosures about sexual abuse.
• Assess and manage risks to safeguard children effectively.
• Execute proper procedures post-referral for optimal child welfare.
• Establish proficient record-keeping practices for accountability.

Accreditation

All of our courses, including this Child Safeguarding course, are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in Child Safeguarding.

Certification

Once you've successfully completed your Child Safeguarding course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). Our Child Safeguarding course certification have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Assessment

At the end of the Child Safeguarding course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven't, there's no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.

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