Although it is the responsibility of everyone to safeguard children, certain professional groups (healthcare staff, police and teachers) have statutory responsibilities in regards to safeguarding children. This course provides a more detailed understanding of the issues associated with safeguarding children. This course is suitable for workers who work with children on a regular basis.

Level: Secure Training Services Level 2
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes approx
Assessment Method: Multiple Choice
Certificate: PDF
Recommended Refresher: Yearly
Framework and Standards: CSTF
Course Provider: Secure Training Services

By the end of this module you will be able to,
1. Discuss children's rights in the safeguarding context and have a basic understanding of the relevant UK legislation.
2. Define and explain key terms and concepts, as well as different types of child maltreatment
3. Explain who is responsible for safeguarding children and describe how their role contributes to safeguarding children.
4. Explain how the parents' and carers' physical and mental health, exposure to domestic violence and substance use or misuse impacts on the child(ren)'s safety and well-being
5. Name and describe examples of the risks associated with the internet and online social networking.
6. Identify key guidance and describe local procedures to protect children, and reporting concerns, as well as understanding their importance in information sharing.
7. Identify sources of advice and support with issues associated with safeguarding and child protection.

This course is made up of the following modules
- Introduction
- Risk Factors
- Maltreatment and Legislation
- Safeguarding Partners
- Neglect
- Emotional Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Physical Abuse
- Other Types of Maltreatment
- Making a Difference.

Clinical and non Clinical staff who have any involvement, (big or small), with children and young people or involvement with parents/carers or adults who are thought to pose a risk to children