Safeguarding Children Level 1+2 – Online Training Course – CPD Certified

Safeguarding Children Level 1+2 – Online Training Course – CPD Certified

Welcome to MHC Training Solutions' online Safeguarding Children training course. This Safeguarding Children e-learning course was developed to meet the required learning outcomes in the Skills for Health’s UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) recommendations for health and social care providers.

Study method - Online, self-paced (2 study hours)

Course format - Online (24/7 access), modular

Course Duration - Part-time (1 year access)

Qualification - Certificate of completion

Course Delivery – via desktop PC/MAC, laptops, tablets or smart phones

Skills for Health CSTF aligned Safeguarding Children online course

The content of this online Safeguarding Children training course has been mapped to the UK Core Skills Training Framework (Skills for Health CSTF aligned). This online course has been accredited by The CPD Certification Service and equates to 2 hours of continuing professional development (CPD).

The certificate is valid for 3 years (valid for 1 year if you are a locum/agency worker).

Course accreditation

The content of this online Safeguarding Children training course has been independently verified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

Assessment and certification

At the end of this online Safeguarding Children training course, learners will be required to complete an online assessment.

On successful completion of the knowledge test (80% pass mark), learners will be able to download a FREE CPD certificate.

The certificate is valid for 3 years (valid for 1 year if you are a locum/agency worker).

Course duration

It will take approximately 120 minutes to complete this online Safeguarding Children training course. The length of time to complete the course depends on the following:

• your prior knowledge and experience about equality, diversity and human rights in the workplace and related regulations
• how quickly you can study and absorb the learning materials
• how much you can pace yourself once started

Safeguarding Children training - meeting employers' legal obligations

MHC Training Solutions' online Safeguarding Children course helps UK employers and employees alike to fulfill Care Quality Commission regulatory requirements. Our safeguarding children courses provide the essential knowledge and understanding as required by regulatory authorities.

Why is Safeguarding Children training important?

Safeguarding Children and young people from harm and providing an environment in which children can flourish is a key societal value. Children and young people have a right to be “protected from all forms of violence, abuse, neglect and bad treatment by their parents or anyone else who looks after them.” (United Nations 1989). Organisations are required to co-operate with other agencies to protect individual children and young people from harm. The importance of this has been powerfully highlighted as part of recent inquiries exploring child and young people safeguarding issues (Children’s Commissioner 2012).

Supportive and trustful relationships between children, their families and healthcare staff will be a key factor in enabling effective safeguarding management. Dependent upon roles, healthcare workers can be in an important position in helping to recognise child maltreatment. Healthcare staff need to be alert to signs and symptoms of maltreatment or neglect. They will have a vital role in ensuring effective recording, communication and sharing of information, to help improve identification and ensure appropriate support is put in place for children and young people in need or at risk of harm.

Healthcare staff will need to exercise professional judgement focused on the safety and welfare of children and young people (Munro 2011), and know how to make a referral when appropriate. Accordingly, healthcare organisations need to ensure that all staff that might be in contact with children or involved with their care have a clear awareness and understanding of safeguarding issues.

This Safeguarding Children e-learning course was developed to meet the required learning outcomes in the Skills for Health’s UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF), the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) recommendations for health and social care providers.

What is covered in this online Safeguarding Children training course?

This online Safeguarding Children training course covers the following:

• An introduction to the key principles of Safeguarding Children
• Understanding why is Safeguarding Children
• Awareness of the Human Rights of Children - The United Nation's Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)
• An understanding of what Safeguarding Children means
• An awareness of key Safeguarding Children legislation
• An understanding of the common terms used in Safeguarding Children
• An understanding of the complex nature of child abuse
• The 'Toxic Trio' in relation to safeguarding children
• An awareness of the main types of abuse in children and young people
• An awareness of the dangers of radicalisation of children and young people
• An awareness of the dangers of child trafficking
• An awareness of female genital mutilation (FGM) in girls and young women
• Awareness of the risks (to children and young people) from the internet and social networking sites
• Emerging themes in relation to child protection, safeguarding children and young people
• Knowing what to do if a child or young person discloses abuse
• Knowing what to do if you suspect child abuse
• Understanding your responsibilities in protecting children and young adults from abuse
• Where to find useful information and resources regarding the safeguarding of children (online child protection learning resources)

Key learning outcomes

The following section reflects the level and core learning outcomes in accordance with the Intercollegiate Document (2014). However, it needs to be emphasized that dependent upon role/specialty there may be additional learning needs which will need to be addressed. While some of these needs can be addressed through training, some will be achieved through clinical experience and supervision.

Level 1 learning outcomes

On completion of this Safeguarding Children level 1 e-learning course, the learner will:

• be able to recognize potential indicators of child maltreatment – physical, emotional, sexual abuse, and neglect including radicalisation, child trafficking and female genital mutilation (FGM)
• understand the impact a parent/carers physical and mental health can have on the well-being of a child or young person, including the impact of domestic violence
• understand the importance of children’s rights in the safeguarding/child protection context
• know what action to take if there are concerns, including to whom concerns should be reported and from whom to seek advice
• understand the risks associated with the internet and online social networking
• be aware of relevant legislation (i.e. Children Acts 1989, 2004 and the Sexual Offenses Act 2003).

Level 2 (Level 1 Outcomes plus the following):

On completion of this Safeguarding Children level 2 e-learning course, the learner will:

• understand what constitutes child maltreatment and be able to identify any signs of child abuse or neglect
• be able to act as an effective advocate for a child or young person
• understand the potential impact of a parent’s/carer’s physical and mental health on the well-being of a child or young person in order to be able to identify a child or young person at risk
• be able to identify their own professional role, responsibilities, and professional boundaries and those of colleagues in a multidisciplinary team and in multi-agency setting
• know how and when to refer to social care if safeguarding/child protection is identified as a concern
• be able to document safeguarding/child protection concerns in a format that informs the relevant staff and agencies appropriately
• know how to maintain appropriate records including being able differentiate between fact and opinion
• be able to identify the appropriate and relevant information and how to share it with other teams
• understand key statutory and non-statutory guidance and legislation including the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and Human Rights Act
• be aware of the risk of female genital mutilation (FGM) in certain communities, be willing to ask about FGM in the course of taking a routine history, know who to contact if a child makes a disclosure of impending or completed mutilation, be aware of the signs and symptoms and be able to refer appropriately for further care and support
• be aware of the risk factors for radicalisation and know who to contact regarding preventive action and support for those vulnerable young persons who may be at risk of, or are being drawn into, terrorist related activity
• be able to identify and refer a child suspected of being a victim of trafficking and/or sexual exploitation.

Why choose MHC Training Solutions’ online training courses?

MHC Training Solutions is a leading provider of accredited mandatory training courses including health and safety courses, healthcare training courses, health and social care training courses, home care training, online training courses, management courses and clinical skills workshops among many others.

There are other benefits of choosing MHC Training Solutions’ as your e-learning training provider, including:

• It is a National Skills Academy for Health national delivery partner
• free blended learning environment for individuals and meeting UK compliance requirements
• An approved UK training centre
• Over 1000 online CPD courses
• Internationally recognized CPD certificates
• SCORM compliant e-Learning courses
• TIN CAN compliant e-Learning courses
• organizations to support existing training
• competitively priced online training courses
• immediate access to online learning materials
• minimize travel costs and man hour costs of classroom training
• minimize hours and days spent away in classroom training
• download or print CPD certificates on completion
• UK accredited e-learning provider
• Ofqual accredited qualifications
• Free blended learning environment to support existing training
• Substantial cost reductions (no travel fees & other expenses)
• Embrace the benefits of e-Learning for healthcare providers
• Online training only takes as long as the learners needs
• Low carbon footprint through e learning
• Repository of online learning materials and assessment
• Fully qualified and experienced trainers, instructors and assessors
• Subject matter experts and content developers
• Convert your existing classroom courses to e-learning courses
• All training courses based on latest guidance and best practice

Safeguarding Children Level 1+2 – Online Training Course – CPD Certified

Who is this Safeguarding Children training course for?

This online Safeguarding Children training course is aimed at all staff throughout the NHS and private healthcare and social care sectors, including:

• All new employees, whether clinical nor non-clinical
• Existing staff completing mandatory refresher training
• Locum doctors and healthcare professionals
• Agency nurses and healthcare assistants (HCAs)
• NHS professionals temporary or bank staff)
• Unpaid and voluntary staff

This online Safeguarding Children training course can be completed as a standalone module or as part of our Skills for Health CSTF Aligned Mandatory Training Packages.

The target audience and levels given here are those that have been stated in the Intercollegiate Document, Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competences for health care staff, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (2014).

Level 1: All staff including non-clinical managers and staff working in health care settings.

Level 2: Minimum level required for non-clinical and clinical staff who have some degree of contact with children and young people and/or parents/carers.

Course Delivery – via desktop PC/MAC, laptops, tablets or smart phones

MHC Training Solutions' online courses range from introductory modules at Level 1 to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.

Our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors to meet mandatory and statutory requirements.