Safeguarding Children
This course explains your responsibilities in protecting children from abuse and neglect and how to follow safeguarding procedures correctly.
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What Safeguarding Means
Understand key definitions, principles and the legal context for safeguarding.
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Types of Abuse and Indicators
Learn about physical, emotional, sexual abuse and neglect, and possible warning signs.
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Responding to Concerns
Practice how to react if a child discloses something or you observe worrying behaviour.
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Recording and Reporting
Know how to document concerns accurately and share them with the right people.
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Creating a Safer Culture
Explore how policies, training and everyday practice contribute to child safety.
What You Will Learn
You’ll feel more prepared to act appropriately if you are ever worried about a child’s safety.
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Recognise signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm
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Respond calmly and supportively to disclosures from children
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Record information clearly and follow reporting procedures
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Understand the role of designated safeguarding leads and external agencies
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Promote a safeguarding culture in your organization