Safeguarding of Children Awareness Training

Safeguarding of children relates to the action that is taken to promote the welfare of children, protecting them from harm. This ranges from the protection from abuse and maltreatment to ensuring that children grow up in a safe and caring environment.

The Safeguarding Children course provides candidates with the knowledge and skills needed to protect children. It describes the common types of abuse, how to recognise them, and what to do in order to report any concerns. The course uses a variety of written text, interactive activities, and real-life case studies to help candidates understand their responsibilities.

The training is suitable for anyone who works with children and|or their families. This training is relevant to managers, supervisors, full-time and part-time staff alike, even voluntary workers in any sector surrounding children. Examples of this type of workers include teachers, nursery workers, teaching assistants, carers, childminders, doctors, health workers, social workers, youth workers, activity leaders, sports coaches, and church leaders.

The course is an introduction to safeguarding. It explains the symptoms and signs of child abuse but it also takes a holistic view of adult responsibilities when caring for a child. It discusses the process of reporting information that is disclosed and the steps individuals must take to accurately record concerns in writing.