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Online CPD Course

Safeguarding Children

Understand child safeguarding responsibilities, recognise possible signs of abuse and respond correctly to concerns or disclosures.

1 course 4 CPD hours 365 days access Verifiable certificate
Course Price
£19.99
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Course Details

CPD212-HAC-011

Safeguarding Children

240 minutes 4 CPD hours Introductory English 80% pass mark
Course Description
This professional online CPD course introduces learners to the principles of safeguarding children and young people. It covers physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, exploitation, online risks, professional boundaries and reporting procedures. Learners will understand how to recognise concerns, respond appropriately to disclosures and share information with designated safeguarding personnel.
Learning Outcomes
  • Explain the purpose of safeguarding children and young people.
  • Identify the principal categories of child abuse and neglect.
  • Recognise behavioural, physical and environmental indicators of concern.
  • Understand professional boundaries and safer working practices.
  • Respond appropriately when a child makes a disclosure.
  • Record and report concerns without investigating them personally.
  • Successfully complete the end-of-course knowledge assessment.
Study online Access course materials through your secure learner account and continue from your recorded progress.
Complete the assessment Your final score and completion result are retained within your learning record.
Record your achievement Successful completion is added to your CPD transcript with access to a verifiable certificate.