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Child Protection and Safeguarding in Education
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Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
2.6 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Digital certificate - Free
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
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Overview

Updated in October 2025

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Enrolling in a Child Protection and Safeguarding in Education course is essential in today's world, where ensuring the safety and well-being of children is paramount. This course equips you with vital knowledge about the UK’s child protection system, how to respond to and report child abuse, and the importance of sharing safeguarding concerns.

Child protection and safeguarding skills are crucial for anyone working with children, helping you identify and address child maltreatment effectively. Professionally, this knowledge is highly valued in the UK, opening up opportunities in education, sports, and leisure sectors, with average salaries ranging from £20,000 to £30,000 annually. Learning these skills enhances your career prospects and empowers you to contribute to creating safer environments for children.

The demand for professionals in this sector is increasing, with the focus on safeguarding growing by approximately 15-20% annually. By mastering child protection and safeguarding practices, you not only advance your career but also play a critical role in safeguarding future generations.

Key Features:

  • CPD Certified Child Protection and Safeguarding Course
  • Free Certificate from Reed
  • Developed by Specialist
  • Lifetime Access

Certificates

Digital certificate

Digital certificate - Included

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Curriculum

4
sections
11
lectures
2h 34m
total

Course media

Description

Course Curriculum

Section 1: Foundations of Child Protection and Safeguarding

  • Module 01: Introduction to Child Protection and Safeguarding
  • Module 02: The Child Protection System in the UK: An Overview

Section 2: Identifying and Responding to Child Maltreatment

  • Module 03: Recognizing and Understanding Child Maltreatment
  • Module 04: Responding to Child Abuse: Guidelines and Best Practices
  • Module 05: Reporting Procedures for Child Abuse

Section 3: Effective Safeguarding Practices

  • Module 06: The Role of Information Sharing in Safeguarding
  • Module 07: Safeguarding Best Practices in Education
  • Module 08: Handling Allegations Against School Staff

Section 4: Specialized Safeguarding Contexts

  • Module 09: Safeguarding in Sport and Active Leisure: Guidelines for Practice

Learning Outcomes:

  • Recognize signs of child abuse and respond appropriately, ensuring child safety.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the UK child protection system and its nuances.
  • Effectively share information about safeguarding concerns, prioritizing child welfare.
  • Report instances of abuse with precision, adhering to established guidelines.
  • Navigate child maltreatment issues, fostering a secure educational environment.
  • Handle allegations against staff judiciously, upholding the integrity of the education system.

Who is this course for?

This Child Protection and Safeguarding course is accessible to anyone eager to learn more about this topic. Through this course, you'll gain a solid understanding of Child Protection and Safeguarding. Moreover, this course is ideal for:

  • Teachers and educational staff
  • Sports coaches and active leisure professionals
  • Anyone involved in child-focused organizations
  • Parents and guardians
  • Social workers and community support workers

Requirements

There are no requirements needed to enrol into this Child Protection and Safeguarding in Education course. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and levels of experience to enrol into this Child Protection and Safeguarding in Education course.

Career path

After finishing this Child Protection and Safeguarding in Education course you will have multiple job opportunities waiting for you. Some of the following Job sectors of Child Protection and Safeguarding are:

  • Child Protection Officer - £25K to £40K/year
  • Social Worker - £24K to £38K/year
  • Safeguarding Officer - £26K to £42K/year
  • Education Welfare Officer - £22K to £37K
  • Youth Worker - £20K to £33K

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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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