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Child Protection and Safeguarding: A Comprehensive Overview
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Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
5 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - £9.99
  • Certificate of completion - £15.99
Assessment details
  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)/Assignment (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

Child abuse and neglect is a significant social problem that affects the well-being of children, families, and communities. This comprehensive course on Child Protection and Safeguarding provides learners with a detailed overview of the legal framework and best practice guidance surrounding safeguarding, including identifying different forms of child abuse and recognising signs of abuse.

The course covers risk assessment, risk management, responding to disclosure and reporting, as well as the necessary steps to take after referral. Learners will also gain an understanding of record-keeping and documentation requirements. This course aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding principles and legislation.
  • Identify different forms of child abuse and recognise signs of abuse.
  • Understand the importance of risk assessment and develop skills in risk management.
  • Learn to respond appropriately to disclosure and report concerns.
  • Develop skills in record-keeping and documentations.

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - £9.99

Receive a digital copy of your certificate as a PDF file for only £9.99.

Certificate of completion

Hard copy certificate - £15.99

A physical, high-quality copy of your certificate will be printed and mailed to you for only £15.99.

For students within the United Kingdom, there will be no additional charge for postage and packaging. For students outside the United Kingdom, there will be an additional £10 fee for international shipping.

Assessment details

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)/Assignment

Included in course price

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Course media

Description

This course is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of child protection and safeguarding principles, laws, and best practices. Learners will explore the various forms of child abuse, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as neglect. They will learn about the legal framework and guidance that underpins safeguarding practice and develop essential skills in risk assessment, risk management, and responding to disclosure and reporting concerns.

The course also covers the necessary steps to take after referral, including communication with other professionals and record-keeping requirements. Upon completion, learners will have gained valuable knowledge and skills to help them safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for individuals working or aspiring to work in roles where they come into contact with children and young people. This includes but is not limited to:

  • Social workers
  • Teachers and teaching assistants
  • Childcare professionals
  • Healthcare professionals

Career path

  • Child Protection Social Worker (Average Salary: £35,000 - £45,000)
  • Safeguarding Lead (Average Salary: £30,000 - £40,000)
  • School Designated Safeguarding Lead (Average Salary: £25,000 - £35,000)
  • Youth Justice Practitioner (Average Salary: £20,000 - £30,000)
  • Childcare Manager (Average Salary: £20,000 - £30,000)
  • Healthcare Assistant (Average Salary: £15,000 - £25,000)

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Legal information

This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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