Protect the rights and safety of children
 
Child protection and safeguarding are everyone's responsibility. You have a duty to ensure that the health and well-being of children and young people, up to the age of 18, is safeguarded.
 
This course introduces the roles, responsibilities and rights when it comes to safeguarding children.
 
You will learn about the potential indicators of child abuse, the rights of the child and the impact that a parent or carer's well-being can have on a child.
 
By the end of the course, you will understand the steps you should take if you have concerns about a child's wellbeing.
 
Areas covered
Child abuse - signs, symptoms, and indicators
Recognising abuse
Radicalisation and bullying
Impact of parent or carer's health
Impact of domestic violence
Children's rights
Reporting concerns and seeking advice
Policies, procedures, and whistleblowing
Risks associated with the internet
Safeguarding legislation
 
Who the course is aimed at
This course is ideal for individuals responsible for the wellbeing of children and young people, including child minders, nursery staff, teacherson-programme element for the apprenticeship standards, and can support the knowledge, skills and behaviours apprentices need to effectively integrate into the workplace.
 
Key details
Duration : 20 - 40 minutes
Assessment : Multiple choice questions
Certificated : Yes, via a Highfield Completion Certificate
Accreditation : The Highfield Online Training eLearning programme is accredited by Highfield