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Safeguarding Children online training courses

Virtual College have a range of safeguarding children e-learning modules covering all areas of child protection and child abuse. If you work in an "Early Years" setting you may also be interested in our range of modules developed in conjunction with NDNA. As with all our courses, discounts are available for multiple purchases. Email or phone 01943 605976 for details.

Awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect - Foundation

Awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect - Foundation

This course covers a variety of child protection issues and is suitable for anyone who comes into contact with children. It is a reduced version of the Safeguarding Children (Core) course and it is designed to be suitible for all not just child specialists. It aims to inform about the various types of abuse or neglect to a child and then explain what you must do if you suspect that a child is being abused or neglected.
£30.00 + vat
for full package
Awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect - Core

Awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect - Core

If you come in to contact with children for long periods during the course of your work or as a volunteer this is the course for you.


£29.99 + vat
for full package
Integrated Working CAF; Information Sharing Lead Professional

Integrated Working CAF; Information Sharing Lead Professional

Since its introduction, integrated working has become the cornerstone of professionals' working practices; and coupled with the Common Assessment Framework now provides a solid basis for delivering frontline services. This online training is designed for anyone working with children to provide an in-depth understanding of Integrated Working and the Common Assessment Framework.
£30.00 + vat
for full package
Runaways - South Yorkshire Protocol

Runaways - South Yorkshire Protocol

This module benefits both individuals, perhaps working as volunteers, and staff, who will feel more confident that their response to runaways is effective and in accord with the agreed protocol in South Yorkshire. The benefits will also be felt for children and young people who will have a sensitive and responsive service that meets their needs. T
£30.00 + vat
for full package
Childhood Obesity and HENRY

Childhood Obesity and HENRY

This course on Childhood Obesity and the HENRY programme is made up of five learning objects: The HENRY approach and the obesity epidemic, Establishing healthy eating patterns, Addressing food, Being active and Parenting for a healthy lifestyle. The material within this module will give you a detailed and in-depth understanding of the HENRY programme and its promotion of ways in which adopting parenting and lifestyle strategies can help to combat the obesity epidemic amongst young children.
£30.00 + vat
for full package
Hidden Harm

Hidden Harm

It is estimated that there are 1.5 million children of problem drug and alcohol users in the UK. (ACMD 2006). Services naturally focus their attention on the problem user; but in this process, the effects on the children can be overlooked. There is now a government directive that aims to raise awareness of this issue and increase opportunities for early intervention.
£30.00 + vat
for full package
Safeguarding Children Refresher Training

Safeguarding Children Refresher Training

Government guidance suggests that refresher training should take place every three years. Whilst necessary, this can be costly for organisations and frustrating for staff, who may have heavy case loads and find it difficult to get away from work to attend a refresher course.
£30.00 + vat
for full package
Safeguarding Adults (POVA)

Safeguarding Adults (POVA)

This POVA training course looks at the issues relating to safeguarding adults including notable drivers that have helped shape the UK's approach towards safeguarding adults. It is aimed at anyone who comes into contact with vulnerable adults during the course of their work.
£30.00 + vat
for full package
Strategic Managers Integrated Working – Common Assessment Framework (CAF)

Strategic Managers Integrated Working – Common Assessment Framework (CAF)

Over four million people in the UK work with Children, young people and families. The focus of this module is the Integrated working between these people, why it is important, who it can affect and the most effective way to achieve this through the use of three main components. Common Assessment Framework (CAF), Information Sharing and Lead Professional.
£30.00 + vat
for full package
An Introduction to Safeguarding Children

An Introduction to Safeguarding Children

If you come in to contact with children for short periods during the course of your work or as a volunteer this is the course for you.


£24.99 + vat
for full package
Teenage Pregnancy

Teenage Pregnancy

Sexual Health is an important part of physical and mental health. Essential elements of good sexual health are equitable relationships and sexual fulfillment with access to information and services to avoid the risk of uninitiated pregnancy, illness or disease.
£30.00 + vat
for full package
Safeguarding Children and Young People from Abuse by Sexual Exploitation

Safeguarding Children and Young People from Abuse by Sexual Exploitation

This course is designed to raise awareness of the background to child sexual exploitation, including definitions, the key legislation and guidance and research findings. It is aimed at anyone who comes into contact with children and young people during the course of their work.
£30.00 + vat
for full package
Information Sharing Level 2

Information Sharing Level 2

This module will be useful to all frontline practitioners who deal with children and who will need to share information about cases.
£30.00 + vat
for full package
Safeguarding Children with Disabilities

Safeguarding Children with Disabilities

The course contains an overview of the national and local agendas in relation to children with disabilities
£30.00 + vat
for full package
Think Safe, Be Safe, Stay Safe

Think Safe, Be Safe, Stay Safe

The aim of this module is to concentrate on ways in which children can stay safe by minimising the incidence of child abuse and neglect.
£30.00 + vat
for full package
Safer Working Practices

Safer Working Practices

The starting point for this module is to look at why you need to undertake training on the protection of children and young people.
£30.00 + vat
for full package
Dementia Awareness

Dementia Awareness

This module aims to raise carers’ understanding about the lived experience of a person with dementia.
£30.00 + vat
for full package
eSafety – Guidance for Practitioners

eSafety – Guidance for Practitioners

Technology is affecting younger age groups. Whereas earlier generations had to be content with dressing up as a cowboy or princess, nowadays instead of using toy guns boys and girls are armed with games consoles, mobile phones and the monster weapon that is the internet.
£30.00 + vat
for full package
Child Accident Prevention

Child Accident Prevention

This module aims to raise parents’ and carers’ understanding of Child Accident Prevention.
£30.00 + vat
for full package
Manual Handling for Parents and Carers

Manual Handling for Parents and Carers

This module will show you what you need to do in order to handle objects and people safely and minimise the risk of injury.
£30.00 + vat
for full package
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