ABOUT THIS COURSE

Safeguarding children means protecting them from abuse and keeping them safe from harm. It means promoting their health and welfare, helping them to grow up in a safe and supportive environment.

All organisations that work with or come into contact with children should have adequate safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure that every child, regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, has a right to equal protection from harm.

Setting up and following good safeguarding policies and procedures means children are safe from adults and other children who might pose a risk. This includes voluntary and community organisations, faith groups, private sector providers, as well as schools, hospitals and sports clubs.

Course content

This online Safeguarding Children Training Package covers the following:

Level 1 & 2:

An introduction to the key principles of safeguarding children

Understanding why safeguarding children is important

The Human Rights of Children - The United Nation's Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)

An understanding of what safeguarding children means

An awareness of key safeguarding children legislation

An understanding of the common terms used in safeguarding children

An understanding of the complex nature of child abuse

The 'Toxic Trio' in relation to safeguarding children

An awareness of the main types of abuse in children and young people

An awareness of the dangers of radicalisation of children and young people

An awareness of the dangers of child trafficking

An awareness of female genital mutilation (FGM) in girls and young women

Awareness of the risks (to children and young people) from the internet and social networking sites

Emerging themes in relation to child protection, safeguarding children and young people

Knowing what to do if a child or young person discloses abuse

Knowing what to do if you suspect child abuse

Understanding your responsibilities in protecting children and young adults from abuse

Where to find useful information and resources regarding the safeguarding of children (online child protection learning resources).

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The beauty of safeguarding, which can be overlooked, is that by creating a trusting relationship with a child, they’ll likely choose you. But the responsibility doesn’t just lie with you, you have ample support around you - this is a multi-agency effort. Within your organisation, you’ve got your colleagues, your Designated Safeguarding Leads and your managers and you also have those outside of your organisation. This section will look at the legislation, children's legal rights, policies & procedures and your safeguarding responsibilities.
In this section, we’re going to look at the common types of child abuse and the warnings that can suggest abuse is taking place. As you move through this section these subjects may start to feel a little heavy and you may experience information-overload, but the most important part of recognising abuse is remembering that harm is harm. It's important to remember that you will not be penalised for misdiagnosing the type of abuse - it’s just your duty to recognise the signs that suggest something isn’t quite right.
Recognising that a child is being abused, or is at risk of abuse, can be very upsetting and it may be tempting to avoid the issue or convince yourself you’re worrying over nothing. But if your gut, your professional judgement or your common sense is telling you something isn’t right, it’s time to respond - and quickly. In this third section, we take a look at what to do if a child makes a disclosure and you need to respond directly to them.

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