This complete training program covers all the fundamental areas of safeguarding, from the different types of abuse to recognising when an individual is high risk, to understanding when to report your safeguarding concerns. Our experienced instructor will also help you to develop a person-centred approach when caring for vulnerable individuals.

By the end of the course, you will have a solid understanding of safeguarding policies, practices and laws, knowing how to respond to disclosure, as well as understanding when and how to make a referral.

Learning Objective:

• Demonstrate understanding of safeguarding laws, policies, principles and practices
• Be able to identify the different types of abuse: physical, emotional, sexual, and neglect
• Recognise when a child or is at risk and understand how to report your safeguarding concerns
• Understand how to maintain child protection records and what should be included in these records
• Learn about your legal requirements for safeguarding and familiarise with key safeguarding legislation
• Know the rules for disclosing information and how to respond to a disclosure
• Earn an endorsed certificate to ensure your professional competence in safeguarding children and young people
• Develop a person-centred approach in child protection and adult safeguarding
• Understand what happens after a referral has been made to appropriate services

Who is This Course for?

This endorsed child safeguarding training course is ideal for professionals who work with children, young people and adults. Our online courses are specially designed for distance learning, offering flexible virtual classroom modules that you can study at your own convenience. This course has no entry requirements and can be studied on a full-time or part-time basis.

Entry Requirement:

• This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds.
• Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the course.
• Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course.

Endorsement

This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

Certificate of Achievement

Endorsed Certificate of Achievement

At the successful completion of the course, the learners can order an endorsed certificate of achievement by paying the fee of £78. There is an additional £10 postal charge for international students.

Certificate of Completion from Course Gate

At the successful completion of the course, you can obtain your CPD certificate from us. You can order the PDF certificate for £9 and the hard copy for £15. Also, you can order both PDF and hardcopy certificates for £22.

Career Path

This comprehensive course is essential for those who want to gain a more in-depth understanding of how to protect and safeguard the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, to ensure they are working in compliance with safeguarding legislation, policies and laws. This course applies to those in the following professions:

• Teaching
• Nursing
• Social Care
• Foster Care
• Mental Health Care