SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN
LEVEL 1
CO URSE CO NTENT
OV ERV IEW
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This course aims to teach you best practice in safeguarding children in the work environment, but it is in ever yone’s interests in any walk of life to protect children and be vigilant and alert for signs of abuse and danger. You will learn how to recognise child abuse, how to report your concerns and – most importantly – how to protect children from danger. You will also sit a test at the end to make sure you have understood the essential points. This test can be re-sat as often as you need to gain a full understanding of the issues. This course is ideal for those who will be working with or super vising children in any capacity – voluntar y or full-time – in order to ensure their charges’ safety and wellbeing. It is also ver y useful for those who have worked with children before but need to refresh, update or further hone their understanding of safeguarding children. MODULE ONE
THE BASICS OF SAFEGUARDING
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MODULE TWO
Safeguarding definition Safeguarding statistics Victoria Climbe, Peter Conoly case study Safeguarding law and responsiblity
RECOGNISING THE SIGNS OF ABUSE
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The definitions of safeguarding Basic facts about child abuse The importance of safeguarding children The case of Victoria Climbié Which professions need to safeguard children the most? Your responsibilities in safeguarding children and the law • How to recognise the different kinds of child abuse
MODULE THREE
HOW TO RESPOND TO A DISCLOSURE
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MODULE FOUR
What should alert you to potential abuse? How to and how not to respond to a child’s disclosure Why some children won’t make a disclosure Why some adults won’t respond to a disclosure What happens if you don’t take action
HOW TO REPORT YOUR CONCERNS
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Your responsibilities in reporting your concerns The Designated Safeguarding Person When and to whom you should report a concern How to properly report your concerns Should you talk to a child’s parents about your concerns? • What to do if you are unhappy with the response to your concerns
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MODULE FIVE
HOW TO RECORD YOUR CONCERNS ABOUT ABUSE
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LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of the course learners will be able to demonstrate that they can: • Discover why people may dismiss your concerns and what steps you can take if they do. • Explore the shocking statistics behind child abuse and how you can help improve them. • Identif y the first signs of abuse and what you should do with any concerns. • Learn how to report incidents and concerns and what you can do if this isn’t taken seriously enough. • Gain a greater understanding of how to talk to a parent about issues affecting their child.
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SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN LEVEL 1
COURSE CONTENT OVERVIEW
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