Our training will provide you with a foundation in child protection knowledge and skills. This course is crucial for anyone who has regular contact with children and young people. The training will enable you to recognise and respond appropriately to child abuse concerns and referrals. 

Course content

This course is an introduction to child protection and safeguarding 

Content includes:

background and context for children’s safeguarding

safeguarding and key principles in the Children’s Act and Working Together

types of abuse and neglect

concerns, allegations and disclosures

information sharing between agencies

practice examples, scenarios and case studies.

Learning outcomes

Attendees will establish a good knowledge of child protection and safeguarding. Participants will:

have an understanding of safeguarding legislation

be able to recognise potential indicators of abuse for children 

know what action to take if there is a safeguarding concern or allegation

gain a person centred approach in child protection and safeguarding. 

Who should attend?

This course is of value to staff who work with children and young people. It useful for a range of professionals working across different sectors, including:

frontline professionals, such as social workers, team leaders, residential key workers, foster carers

voluntary organisations 

nurses, doctors and GP practices

teachers, designated safeguarding staff

The course is not designed for experienced safeguarding leads or local authority staff with additional safeguarding responsibilities. For staff from these backgrounds we would recommend our accredited Designated Safeguarding Lead Training

Duration

The child protection and safeguarding course is available as a half day and full day training.