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Child sexual exploitation is a serious safeguarding concern in which children and young people may be manipulated, coerced or exploited for sexual purposes. Professionals working with children need to understand the nature of exploitation, recognise potential signs and respond appropriately to concerns to help protect children from harm.
This CPD-accredited Child Sexual Exploitation course is designed for professionals who work with or support children and young people. Learners will develop an understanding of child sexual exploitation, recognising signs and indicators, prevention and communication, responding appropriately to disclosures and following appropriate reporting and safeguarding procedures.

CPD Accredited
Certificate Included
Learn at Your Own Pace
1 hour
Quizzes covered in each module
Child safeguarding awareness
Recognising and responding to CSE
*For individual learners. Need to train multiple staff? See Organisation pricing
Why This Course Matters
Build awareness of child sexual exploitation and its potential impact on children.
Improve confidence in recognising possible signs and indicators of exploitation.
Support effective prevention and communication when working with children and young people.
Respond appropriately and sensitively when a child discloses a concern.
Strengthen understanding of appropriate reporting and safeguarding procedures.
Did You Know?
Child sexual exploitation can affect children from different backgrounds and may involve both online and offline environments. Early recognition of concerns and appropriate safeguarding responses can help protect children and young people from harm.
Why Learn With Carelearner

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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:
Understanding Child Sexual Exploitation
Introduces child sexual exploitation and explores how children and young people may be targeted, manipulated or exploited, as well as the potential impact on their safety and wellbeing.
Recognising Signs and Indicators
Explores potential behavioural, emotional, social and situational indicators that may suggest a child could be experiencing exploitation or may be at increased risk.
Keeping Children Safe (Prevention and Communication)
Covers approaches to prevention, building trusting relationships and using appropriate communication to help children feel safe and supported.
Responding to Disclosure
Explores how professionals should respond appropriately when a child raises concerns or discloses exploitation, including listening carefully and following safeguarding procedures.
Reporting and Next Steps
Covers the importance of recording and reporting concerns promptly and following appropriate safeguarding and referral procedures to help protect children and young people.
Who Is This Course For?
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Care Workers
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Healthcare Assistants (HCAs)
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Support Workers
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Senior Carers
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Nurses
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Residential & Nursing Home Staff
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Domiciliary Care Staff
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Supported Living Staff
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Agency Care Professionals

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 training.
Safely assess manual handling operations before providing support.
Choose appropriate techniques and equipment for different situations.
Understand appropriate approaches to prevention, communication and responding to disclosures.
Understand the importance of accurate reporting and following appropriate safeguarding procedures.
FAQ
What is the Child Sexual Exploitation course about?
This course provides learners with an understanding of child sexual exploitation and the safeguarding responsibilities involved in protecting children and young people. It covers CSE awareness, recognising signs, prevention, communication, responding to disclosures and reporting concerns.
Who should take this Child Sexual Exploitation 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 child sexual exploitation, potential signs and indicators, prevention, communication, responding to disclosures and appropriate reporting and safeguarding procedures.
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes. The course provides a clear introduction to child sexual exploitation and is suitable for learners who are new to the subject as well as those who want to refresh their existing safeguarding 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 Sexual Exploitation 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.
