Training On Child Protection Course

Course Overview

This Child Safeguarding Awareness Training is designed to increase your understanding of abuse and neglect. It helps you identify early warning signs that may indicate a problem and guides you on how to take appropriate action if you know or suspect that a child or young person is in need of help. Additionally, the course covers how individuals and organizations can advocate for good safeguarding practices. By the end of this training, participants will have a solid foundation in recognizing and addressing various safeguarding issues.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Educators and school staff
• Social workers
• Healthcare professionals
• Childcare providers
• Volunteers working with children
• Anyone interested in child welfare and safeguarding

Course Objectives 

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Recognize Signs of Abuse: Understand the early signs of abuse and neglect to take timely action.
• Differentiate Between Safeguarding and Child Protection: Learn the distinctions and how they apply in real-world scenarios.
• Advocate for Good Practices: Discover how to promote and implement effective safeguarding measures within your organization.
• Understand Reporting Procedures: Gain knowledge on how to report concerns and what happens during the child protection process.
• Address Specific Safeguarding Issues: Explore a range of safeguarding topics, including online abuse and child trafficking.

Course Outline 

Module 1: Child Development

• Understand the difference between safeguarding and child protection.
• Explore children's developmental needs and developmental milestones.
• Learn about the influences on child development, both positive and negative.
• Discover how to work in a child-centered way.

Module 2: Categories of Child Abuse

• Define what abuse is and discuss the four main types of child abuse.
• Understand the prevalence of abuse and recognize physical and behavioral signs.
• Examine the effects of child abuse and debunk common myths.

Module 3: Specific Safeguarding Issues

• Delve into topics like female genital mutilation (FGM), forced marriage, and honor-based violence.
• Understand issues such as child sexual exploitation, extremism, and radicalization.
• Learn about online abuse, peer-on-peer abuse, and modern-day slavery.
• Explore serious violence and county lines exploitation.

Module 4: Reporting Abuse and the Child Protection System

• Learn how to respond if a child confides in you or if you have welfare concerns.
• Understand how to report abuse and the importance of sharing information.
• Explore what happens after reporting concerns through the child protection process.

Module 5: Promoting Good Practice

• Review laws and statutory guidance that protect children and young people.
• Discover what you and your organization can do to ensure children under your care are safe.
• Learn about good organizational practices and handling allegations against staff.
• Appreciate the importance of embedding safeguarding within your organization.

This course is structured to provide both knowledge and actionable steps, ensuring participants are well-equipped to foster a safe environment for children.