Child Protection Awareness
Child protection is an essential responsibility for anyone working with or supporting children and young people. Understanding different forms of abuse and neglect, recognising potential concerns and knowing how to respond appropriately can help professionals contribute to safer environments and better safeguarding outcomes.
This CPD-accredited Child Protection Awareness course is designed for professionals who work with or support children and young people. Learners will develop an understanding of safeguarding and child protection, different types of abuse and neglect, recognising signs and responding to concerns, safe practice and prevention, online safety, and appropriate support and referral pathways.
CPD Accredited
Certificate Included
Learn at Your Own Pace
1 hour
Quizzes covered in each module
Child safeguarding awareness
Protecting children from harm
*For individual learners. Need to train multiple staff? See Organisation pricing
Why This Course Matters
Build awareness of child safeguarding and protection responsibilities.
Improve confidence in recognising potential signs of abuse and neglect.
Support safer working practices and preventative approaches when working with children.
Increase awareness of online safety and modern safeguarding risks.
Strengthen understanding of appropriate support, reporting and referral pathways.
Did You Know?
Safeguarding concerns are not always immediately obvious. Changes in a child's behaviour, appearance, wellbeing or circumstances can sometimes indicate that they may need additional support or protection.
Why Learn With Carelearner
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Earn Your CPD Certificate
Complete the course and pass the final assessment to receive a CPD-accredited certificate ready to download, print and keep on file for inspection.
What's Inside the Course?
Here are the modules you will cover in this course:
Introduction to Safeguarding and Child Protection
Introduces the principles of safeguarding and child protection and explores the responsibilities of professionals who work with children and young people.
Types of Abuse and Neglect
Provides an overview of different forms of child abuse and neglect and explores how they may affect children and young people.
Recognising Signs and Responding to Abuse
Explores potential indicators of abuse and neglect and introduces appropriate approaches for responding to safeguarding concerns.
Safe Practice and Prevention
Covers safe working practices and preventative approaches that can help reduce safeguarding risks and promote children's safety and wellbeing.
Online Safety and Modern Risk
Explores online safety and emerging risks that children and young people may encounter when using digital technology and online platforms.
Support, Referral and Resources
Covers the importance of appropriate support, reporting and referral pathways and introduces resources that can help professionals respond to safeguarding concerns.
Who Is This Course For?
- 1. Care Workers
2. Support Workers
3. Children's Social Care Staff
4. Healthcare Professionals
5. Teachers & Education Staff
6. Youth Workers
7. Residential Childcare Staff
8. Safeguarding Professionals
9. Social Workers
10. Professionals Working with Children & Young People
Meet the Expert Behind Your Course
Manu Thomas is an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Former CQC Specialist Advisor and NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme Fellow. As the Founder of Pentafold Ltd and CareLearner, and a member of a NICE professional committee, he brings extensive clinical, regulatory, and healthcare innovation expertise to the development of this course.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Receive a CPD-accredited certificate upon successful completion.
Strengthen your professional portfolio with accredited child protection training.
Explain the key principles of safeguarding and child protection.
Recognise potential signs of different forms of abuse and neglect.
Understand appropriate approaches to safe practice, prevention and responding to concerns.
Understand the importance of support, reporting and referral when safeguarding concerns arise.
FAQ
What is the Child Protection Awareness course about?
This course provides learners with an understanding of child safeguarding and protection. It covers types of abuse and neglect, recognising concerns, safe practice, online safety, prevention, support and referral processes.
Who should take this Child Protection Awareness course?
This course is suitable for professionals who work with or support children and young people, including care workers, support workers, healthcare professionals, teachers, youth workers, residential childcare staff and safeguarding professionals.
What will I learn from this course?
You will learn about safeguarding and child protection, different types of abuse and neglect, recognising potential concerns, responding appropriately, safe practice, online safety and support and referral pathways.
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes. The course provides a clear introduction to child protection and is suitable for learners who are new to safeguarding as well as those who want to refresh their existing knowledge.
Can I complete this course online?
Yes. The course is delivered online, allowing you to complete the training at your own pace and from a location that suits you.
Can I complete this course on my phone?
Yes. The course is fully responsive and can be completed on desktop, tablet or mobile devices. Learn at your own pace, wherever and whenever it suits you.
How long does it take to complete the course?
The course is designed for flexible, self-paced learning. The time required will depend on your individual learning speed and how you choose to work through the course materials.
Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?
Yes. Upon successful completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate that can be used as evidence of your continuing professional development.
Is this course CPD accredited?
Yes. This Child Protection Awareness course is CPD accredited, demonstrating that it meets recognised standards for Continuing Professional Development.
Can I study at my own pace?
Yes. The course is designed for flexible, self-paced learning, allowing you to work through the training at a time and pace that suits your schedule.
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£24
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Full course access, CPD certificate and unlimited assessment retakes included.
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