Safeguarding and Child Protection
Course Overview
The Safeguarding and Child Protection course equips you with the knowledge and confidence to protect children from harm and respond appropriately in critical situations. Through clear, bite‑sized online lessons, you’ll explore laws, risks, reporting procedures, and best practices that help keep children safe. With flexible, self‑paced study and expert support, this course is ideal for caregivers, educators, and anyone working with young people. Complete the course and earn a CPD‑accredited certificate to boost your credibility and career potential.
Duration: 2 week | Level: Beginner to Intermediate | Language: English
Please Note: Thames College is a One Education approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses.
What You'll Learn
- Understand the foundations of family support work in safeguarding.
- Learn key legislation, policy, and guidance for child protection.
- Recognise different forms of child abuse and neglect.
- Identify risks and how to conduct effective risk assessments.
- Respond appropriately to disclosures from children.
- Understand what actions to take after a referral.
- Maintain accurate and secure record‑keeping.
- Apply best practices for child safety in real settings.
- Boost your confidence in handling sensitive safeguarding issues.
- Prepare for the final and mock exams with actionable insights.
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What You'll Get
- Essential knowledge to protect children from harm
- Confidence in spotting abuse and responding safely
- Understanding of laws, policies & reporting obligations
- CPD-accredited certificate of completion
- Online self-paced learning
- Tools to support others with emotional wellbeing
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is this course about?
A: It’s an online training program that teaches you how to protect children from harm and understand key child protection practices and legislation.
Q: Who should take this course?
A: Anyone who works with or cares for children — including teachers, childcare providers, parents, and volunteers.
Q: Do I need prior experience?
A: No formal entry requirements — just a device with internet access and the desire to learn.
Q: Is there an assessment?
A: Yes — you’ll complete assessments including a final exam and an assignment to demonstrate your learning.
Q: How long will it take to complete?
A: Time varies by learner, but it can typically be finished in just a 2 weeks hours of focused study.
Q: Will I get a certificate?
A: Upon successful completion you can get a CPD‑accredited certificate recognised globally. education, e-commerce, consulting, or any other field, you’ll learn how to adapt these AI tools to your specific needs.
Q: Can this help my career?
A: Yes — safeguarding skills are highly valued in education, childcare, social care, and many community roles.
Course Curriculum
| Safeguarding and Child Protection | |||
| Module 01: Introduction to Family Support Work | 00:24:00 | ||
| Module 02: Legislation, Policy and Guidance | 00:51:00 | ||
| Module 03: Laws and Guidance | 00:43:00 | ||
| Module 04: Child Abuse | 00:49:00 | ||
| Module 05: Sexual Abuse | 00:38:00 | ||
| Module 06: Risks and Risk Assessment | 00:16:00 | ||
| Module 07: Responding to Disclosure and Reporting | 00:25:00 | ||
| Module 08: Things to Do after Referral | 00:24:00 | ||
| Module 09: Record Keeping | 00:18:00 | ||
| Mock Exam | |||
| Mock Exam – Safeguarding and Child Protection | 00:20:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam – Safeguarding and Child Protection | 00:20:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Safeguarding and Child Protection | 2 weeks | ||
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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