Course detail
Safeguarding Children in England – An Introduction to Safeguarding - CPD Course
This course provides a practical, CPD-level introduction to safeguarding children in England. It explains how to recognise possible abuse, neglect and exploitation; respond appropriately to disclosures; take urgent action where a child may be at immediate risk; record and report concerns; share information lawfully; and work within local safeguarding arrangements.
Topics
19
Duration
1.2h
Quiz pass mark
100%
Course structure
Learning path
Topics are completed in order before the final assessment unlocks.
Course Description
1. Understanding Safeguarding Children
2. Legal and Statutory Framework in England
3. Child-Centred and Whole-Family Practice
4. Categories of Abuse and Neglect
5. Indicators and Patterns of Concern
6. Exploitation, Online Harm and Harm Outside the Home
7. Domestic Abuse and the Impact on Children
8. Additional Vulnerabilities and Equality Considerations
9. Responding to Disclosures and Concerns
10. Immediate Danger, Emergencies and Preservation of Evidence
11. Recording and Reporting Concerns
12. Information Sharing and Confidentiality
13. Allegations Against Staff and People in Positions of Trust
14. Multi-Agency Working, Referrals and Escalation
15. Safeguarding in Adult Social Care Contexts
16. Scenarios and Reflective Practice
17. Course Summary
18. References and Further Reading
Final quiz
Final step20 questions and 100% required to pass and receive the certificate.
