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

Price: £25

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