Safeguarding Children
£7.00
This course provides an introduction to the roles, responsibilities, and rights involved in safeguarding children. You will learn to identify potential indicators of child abuse, understand how a parent or carer’s physical and mental health can affect a child, and grasp the rights of children regarding safeguarding.
Description
This course provides an introduction to the roles, responsibilities, and rights involved in safeguarding children. You will learn to identify potential indicators of child abuse, understand how a parent or carer’s physical and mental health can affect a child, and grasp the rights of children regarding safeguarding.
The course will guide you through the actions to take if you have concerns about a child’s wellbeing, the available support, and an introduction to the basic principles of safeguarding legislation.
Additionally, the course addresses the potential risks associated with the internet and social networking, making it a comprehensive overview of safeguarding in the modern world.
Areas Covered
- Recognise the potential indicators of child abuse – physical, emotional, sexual and neglect, including radicalisation, child trafficking and female genital mutilation
- Understand the impact a parent or carer’s physical and mental health can have on the wellbeing of a child or young person, including the impact of domestic violence
- Understand the importance of a child’s rights in the safeguarding/child protection context
- Know what action to take if you have concerns, including to whom you should report your concerns and seek advice
- Demonstrate an understanding of the risks associated with the internet and social networking
- Understand the basic knowledge of legislation
Who Is It Aimed At?
Requirements
No prior knowledge needed
Typical Duration
20 – 40 minutes
View the fact sheet here.
