Child Safeguarding

Safeguarding is an essential area of knowledge for those working with children and young people. Explore the principles of safeguarding and its importance in a childcare setting. Learn about types of abuse and neglect and possible signs and symptoms, policies and procedures for reporting concerns, whistleblowing, and relevant legislation, regulations, and guidance.

Learning outcomes

You will learn about basic issues relating to safeguarding that can cause settings to be judged as ‘inadequate’ by inspectors
You will learn the aspects of running a setting that needs to be focused on to promote safeguarding
You will learn why having a basic understanding of safeguarding is one of the first things you should study when working with children and young people

Advantages of this course

Safeguarding is an essential area of knowledge for those working with children and vulnerable people
Through this course, you have access to up to date resources from the UK government and child protection agencies offering advice and legislation on safeguarding
The course also identifies the different signs, symptoms and effects of abuse and neglect, and the different kinds of abuse
Additional activities encourage you to reflect on your learning
There is also suggested extended reading that gives both practical information and links to websites to expand knowledge

This course has been updated to include current legislation and guidance, including the latest updates to 'Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026' and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework 2026'.