Level 2 CHILD SAFEGUARDING
The course covers all pieces of legislation that relate to safeguarding children as well as also looking at the types of abuse a child can suffer.
Description
This course will provide you with in-depth information about how to recognise risks, spot the signs that a child is being abused and how to report any concerns. Child protection laws in England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland are covered so the course is suitable throughout the UK. We will also cover the child abuse statistics, as well as some case studies of child abuse.
Who is the course for?
This course is perfect for teachers, nursery workers, nurses, doctors, social workers or anyone else who works with children in their day-to-day role.
Learning Outcomes
In this course learners will cover the following
1. Introduction to safeguarding – In our first unit we will be looking at what ‘safeguarding means’. We will explore who is responsible for protecting children from abuse, as well as statistics about the different types of child abuse.
2. Safeguarding structure – In our second unit we will be looking at the what the single assessment is. We will look at the possible outcomes of the assessment and what happens if there is a risk of serious imminent harm.
3. Types of abuse – In this unit we will be looking at the different forms of abuse that a child may be exposed to and who may be an abuser.
4. Recognising risks – In this unit we will look at how you can recognise the risks of child abuse. It will also look at how to judge if a report needs to be made or not. It will also cover what makes children more vulnerable to child abuse.
5. Reporting concerns – In this unit we will be looking at when and how to make a report. We will be looking at whether or not it is appropriate to inform the child’s parents about the suspected abuse. This unit also covers who reports should be reported to.
6. Post referral – In our final unit we will be looking at what happens after a referral has been made and the potential outcomes of it. This unit will also explain what a child protection conference is.
Delivery Method
Our Child Safeguarding course is delivered in a traditional classroom format
Certificate Gained
On completion of this level 2 Child Safeguarding course, either download your certificate or access it later online.
Prerequisites
There are no barriers to entry on this level 2 Child Safeguarding course. This is an awareness course, suitable for all.