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4 hours 36 minutes
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Safeguarding Children – Level 2 Course
Course Overview:
The Safeguarding Children – Level 2 Course is designed to equip professionals working with children with the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure their safety and well-being. Whether you are a teacher, childminder, social worker, or youth worker, this course provides comprehensive training on safeguarding laws, policies, and procedures. You will learn how to identify and assess risks, make referrals, and understand your legal obligations regarding child protection.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Demonstrate a deep understanding of child safeguarding laws, policies, and procedures.
Identify the different types of child abuse, including physical, emotional, and domestic.
Assess risks and recognize signs of abuse and neglect.
Know when and how to report safeguarding concerns and respond appropriately to disclosures from children.
Maintain accurate safeguarding records and comply with documentation guidelines.
Effectively communicate with social services and make well-informed referrals.
Course Features:
Accredited by CPD: Ensuring industry-recognized qualifications.
Fully online: Accessible from any device with interactive elements and voiceover support.
Flexible Learning Anytime, Anywhere: Self-paced, fully online, and accessible on all devices (laptops, tablets, smartphones)
24/7 Learning Support: Assistance is available around the clock.
Instant Certification: Receive your digital certificate upon completion.
Developed by Industry Experts: Developed by qualified safeguarding professionals.
Assessment:
Upon completing the course, you’ll take an online assessment to test your understanding. Results are provided instantly, and you can retake the exam as many times as necessary to pass, at no extra cost.
Who Should Take This Course:
This course is ideal for anyone working with or caring for children, including:
Teachers and teaching assistants
Childminders
Social workers
Paediatric nurses
Youth workers
Any professionals responsible for supervising and ensuring the safety of children
Certification:
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive an accredited digital certificate immediately. While there is no expiry date on the certification, we recommend refreshing your knowledge every 12 months to stay current with safeguarding best practices.
Course Content:
Introduction to Safeguarding: Learn about safeguarding definitions, roles, responsibilities, and child protection policies.
Laws and Guidance: Explore key UK legislation and safeguarding guidelines that underpin child protection practices.
Child Abuse: Understand the different types of abuse, how to identify the signs, and recognize when a child is at risk.
Sexual Abuse: Learn about child sexual exploitation, the characteristics of offenders, and the patterns and signs of abuse.
Risks and Risk Assessment: Develop the skills to assess if a child is at risk and navigate high-risk situations using the single assessment process.
Responding to Disclosure and Reporting: Discover how to handle disclosures, your legal duty of care, and how to refer concerns to social services.
Things to Do After Referral: Understand the referral process, what to include, and what to do if you disagree with a decision.
Record Keeping: Learn the best practices for safeguarding record-keeping, including what documents to include and how to share information appropriately.
Join the Safeguarding Children – Level 2 Course today and take the next step in ensuring the safety and welfare of children under your care, while enhancing your professional development in the safeguarding field.