An Introduction to Safeguarding Children

Overview - An Introduction to Safeguarding Children

This course helps to address the 'stay safe' outcome of the Government's 'Every Child Matters' policy – the current government approach to children and young people, looking from a broad perspective at ensuring the well-being of everyone from birth to age 19, making sure each child, whatever their background or their circumstances, has the support they need to:

• Be healthy
• Stay safe
• Enjoy and achieve
• Make a positive contribution
• Achieve economic well-being

The aim of the module is to concentrate on ways in which children and young people can 'stay safe' by minimising the incidence of child abuse and child neglect. The module covers child abuse training and will help the learner gain a better understanding of the types of abuse or neglect to a child and explain what the learner must do if they suspect a child is being abused or neglected.

On completion of this module, the learner will:

• Understand the various types of child abuse and neglect
• Identify the signs and what to look for
• Know what steps to take if there is a suspicion of abuse
• Know what to do if a child or adult discloses abuse
• Understand the importance of keeping records

Lesson Plan

• Introduction to safeguarding children / child protection
• Physical abuse
• Sexual abuse
• Emotional abuse
• Neglect
• What to do if you suspect abuse or neglect
• Summary

Accreditation

The content of this course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines

Certification

On completion of this course you will be able to download a Virtual College certificate.

Duration

Approximately 2 - 3 hours. The length of time taken depends entirely on how quickly you can study and absorb the material. You can proceed as quickly or slowly as you like, and there is no limit on how long you can take to do the course.

Target Audience

Anyone who comes into contact with children or their families. Please be aware that this training content deals with a potentially disturbing subject matter and material and images used may be of a graphic nature. The module carries links to help lines and national support agencies that can be contacted should you feel the need to talk about the subject to someone other than your colleagues or manager.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Testimonials

as i am a very slow reader and get bored easily if it takes me too long to read something, the navigation system kept me going wanting to know more RD 17/04/2011

I found the course very easy to follow and very informative, without being too graphic about the content.
DH 31/03/2011

it was very easy to use and straight forward - and provided all the important info easily
ZA 31/03/2011

I really enjoyed this course, found it quick and easy to follow with good explanations
EF 31/03/2011