Keeping children safe is not just a responsibility — it's a promise. The Child Protection in Education Course is here to help anyone working in or around schools understand how to recognise and respond to signs of abuse, neglect, or any situation that could put a child at risk. Whether you're a teacher, support staff, or volunteer, this course brings clarity to your role in child protection. With clear guidance, up-to-date knowledge, and case-based scenarios, you’ll learn how to take the right steps when it matters most — calmly, confidently, and without second-guessing.
Every lesson is built around one goal: safeguarding children. This course fits neatly into your schedule and doesn’t ask for anything more than your attention and willingness to learn. It’s fully online, so you can access everything from wherever suits you best. You’ll gain a solid understanding of child protection policies, signs of harm, and the correct reporting procedures — all explained in plain English. With child protection being one of the most important areas in education today, this course will give you the knowledge you need to make sure no concern goes unheard or unnoticed.
Key Features of Child Protection in Education:
CPD Accredited
FREE PDF + Hardcopy certificate
Fully online, interactive course
Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet and smartphone-friendly
24/7 Learning Assistance
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Course Curriculum of Child Protection in Education:
Module 01: Child Protection and Safeguarding Basics
Module 02: Child Protection System In the UK
Module 03: How to Respond to Child Abuses
Module 04: The Importance of Sharing Information about Any Safeguarding Concerns
Module 05: Reporting Abuse
Module 06: Child Maltreatment
Module 07: Child Protection in Education System Good Practice Guidelines
Module 08: How to Deal with Allegations Against Staff
Module 09: Child Protection in Sport & Active Leisure Good Safeguarding and Practice Guideline
Learning Outcomes of Child Protection in Education:
Recognize child protection basics, ensuring a safe educational environment for all.
Understand the UK's child protection system and its legal frameworks.
Respond effectively to child abuse situations using appropriate protocols and procedures.
Acknowledge the importance of sharing safeguarding concerns for prompt intervention.
Demonstrate knowledge of reporting abuse procedures within educational and sports settings.
Apply good practice guidelines, especially in handling allegations against staff.
Accreditation
This Child Protection in Education course is CPD Quality Standards (CPD QS) accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.
Certificate
After completing this Child Protection in Education course, you will get a FREE Digital Certificate from Training Express.
CPD
10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards
Who is this course for?
School teachers and administrators can take this Child Protection in Education course.
Sports coaches and leisure activity supervisors can enroll this Child Protection in Education course
Education support staff and assistants can take this Child Protection in Education course.
Childcare providers and nursery staff can take this Child Protection in Education course.
Individuals involved in youth sports and active leisure can take this Child Protection in Education course.
Child Protection and Safeguarding Officer can take this Child Protection in Education course.
Career path
School Safeguarding Officer
Child Protection Coordinator
Education Policy Analyst
Sports Development Officer
Youth Programme Manager
Leisure Centre Manager
Certificates
Digital certificate
Digital certificate - Included
Once you've successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a FREE digital certificate.
Hard copy certificate
Hard copy certificate - Included
Also, you can have your FREE printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99 in the UK).
For all international addresses outside of the United Kingdom, the delivery fee for a hardcopy certificate will be only £10.
Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.