Family Law, Support & Safeguarding Professional Skills
Course Overview
This course provides comprehensive professional training in family law, safeguarding, and support services. It is designed for individuals working with children, families, and vulnerable adults who need a strong understanding of legal responsibilities, safeguarding procedures, and effective support strategies. The course combines legal knowledge with practical skills to ensure safe, ethical, and informed professional practice.
Duration: 1 week, 1 day | Level: Intermediate | Language: English
Please Note: Thames College is a One Education approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses.
What You'll Learn
- Core principles of family law, including parental responsibility, custody, and care arrangements
- Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults: policies, procedures, and legal duties
- Identifying, reporting, and responding to abuse, neglect, and exploitation
- Risk assessment, support planning, and case management skills
- Communication and professional boundaries when working with families
- Multi-agency working and information sharing
- Ethical practice, confidentiality, and professional accountability
Exclusive Offer
What You'll Get
- Structured, self-paced learning modules
- Practical case studies and safeguarding scenarios
- Tools and templates for assessments, referrals, and reporting
- Skills applicable to social care, education, family support, and safeguarding roles
- Certificate of completion
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need prior experience in law or safeguarding?
A: No. The course begins with essential foundations and builds professional competence.
Q: Who is this course suitable for?
A: Family support workers, social care practitioners, educators, safeguarding officers, and support professionals.
Q: Will this course help me apply safeguarding procedures confidently?
A: Yes. It focuses on practical, real-world application of family law and safeguarding responsibilities.
Course Curriculum
| Module 01: Introduction to Family Law | |||
| Introduction to Family Law | 00:22:00 | ||
| Module 02: Framing Family Law | |||
| Framing Family Law | 00:23:00 | ||
| Module 03: Marriage in Family Law | |||
| Marriage in Family Law | 00:19:00 | ||
| Module 04: Civil Partnership and Cohabitation | |||
| Civil Partnership and Cohabitation | 00:18:00 | ||
| Module 05: Nullity in Marriage | |||
| Nullity in Marriage | 00:28:00 | ||
| Module 06: Divorce and Family Law | |||
| Divorce and Family Law | 00:20:00 | ||
| Module 07: Child Custody | |||
| Child Custody | 00:16:00 | ||
| Module 08: Property and Finance on Divorce | |||
| Property and Finance on Divorce | 00:22:00 | ||
| Module 09: Child Support and Family Law | |||
| Child Support and Family Law | 00:26:00 | ||
| Module 10: Adoption Process | |||
| Adoption Process | 00:28:00 | ||
| Module 11: Domestic Violence | |||
| Domestic Violence | 00:27:00 | ||
| Module 12: Gender Equality in Family Law | |||
| Gender Equality in Family Law | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 13: Feminist Perspectives on Family Law | |||
| Feminist Perspectives on Family Law | 00:27:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Family Law | 1 week, 1 day | ||
Certificate of Achievement
Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised globally. Choose from:
Pdf Certificate & Transcript £7.99
Hardcopy Certificate & Transcript £17.99
This certification validates your knowledge and skills, boosting your employability in healthcare.
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