Safeguarding Children L1 & L2 (Child Protection)

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Safeguarding children & child protection online course
Safeguarding Children L1 & L2 (Child Protection)
Suitable for Care Assistant, Senior Care Assistant, Team Leader / Supervisor, Registered Manager, Nurse, Other staff
40-60 minutes
Free (ex. VAT)
Certificate £2.99 (ex. VAT)
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Learning outcomes
  • Recognise signs & potential indicators of child maltreatment
  • Describe different forms of child maltreatment including physical, emotional and sexual abuse, neglect, grooming, radicalisation, child trafficking, female genital mutilation (FGM), modern slavery, electronic media abuse and sexual exploitation
  • Explain why some children may be at greater risk of safeguarding concerns
  • Understand impact of parent/carer physical and mental health on the well-being and development of a child & young person, and apply this information to help identify at risk children
  • Know what to do if you have concerns about children, in order to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, including those who are suffering or at risk of suffering significant harm
  • Explain when and how to refer to social care if a safeguarding concern is identified
  • Describe the importance of clear documentation, and know how to document safeguarding concerns appropriately
  • Differentiate between fact and opinion, and use these appropriately within written safeguarding records
  • Appreciate the roles and responsibilities of a multidisciplinary team in regard to child safeguarding, and understand the importance of multi-agency input
  • Explain when and how to share information with other care teams
  • Appreciate how to act as an advocate for children where there are safeguarding concerns
  • Appreciate relevant legislation, including the Children Acts 1989 , 2004 & Sexual Offenses Act 2003, apply to practice as a healthcare professional
  • Be aware of the risk of FGM within certain communities, describe how you may identify FGM, FGM mandatory reporting duties, and who to contact if a child makes a disclosure of impending or completed FGM
  • About this course

    This module covers the standard principles and best practice guidelines in relation to Safeguarding Children/Child Protection. The course covers definitions of types and indicators of abuse, actions to be taken in the event of an allegation of abuse or concern involving a child or young person, how to report suspected abuse and the relevant legislation in England, Northern Ireland and Scotland. The module also covers the important issues of female genital mutilation (FGM), child trafficking, radicalisation, electronic media abuse and sexual exploitation. The course is CPD accredited and CSTF aligned at level 1 and 2. This module is CPD accredited.

    Course curriculum
    Chapter 1 : What is 'Safeguarding Children'?
    Chapter 2 : Roles and Responsibilities
    Chapter 3 : At Risk Children
    Chapter 4 : Parental Illness and Safeguarding
    Chapter 5 : Physical and Emotional Abuse
    Chapter 6 : Neglect
    Chapter 7 : Sexual Abuse and Child Sexual Exploitation
    Chapter 8 : Modern Slavery and Child Trafficking
    Chapter 9 : Domestic Abuse
    Chapter 10 : Electronic Media Abuse
    Chapter 11 : Radicalisation and PREVENT
    Chapter 12 : Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
    Chapter 13 : Effects of Maltreatment
    Chapter 14 : Relevant Safeguarding Legislation
    Chapter 15 : Responding to Disclosures, and Raising Concerns
    Chapter 16 : Documenting Concerns
    Chapter 17 : When and How to Refer to Children's Social Care Services
    Chapter 18 : Advocacy for Children
    Chapter 19 : Summary
    Chapter 20 : A Chance to Reflect
    Chapter 21 : References
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