Safeguarding Children
Video
Course Overview
Safeguarding children is a shared responsibility. It’s essential to ensure the health and well-being of children and young people, up to age 18, are protected.
This course outlines the roles, responsibilities, and rights involved in safeguarding. You’ll learn to identify signs of child abuse, understand how a parent or carer’s physical and mental health can affect a child, and recognize children's rights in the safeguarding process. The course will guide you on what steps to take if you're concerned about a child's well-being, the available support, and provide an introduction to the fundamentals of safeguarding legislation. Additionally, you’ll explore the potential risks linked to the internet and social media.
This course is ideal for anyone responsible for the care of children and young people, such as childminders, nursery staff, teachers, and teaching assistants. It is also suitable for apprentices as part of their on-programme training, helping to build the knowledge, skills, and behaviors required for successful workplace integration.
Our e-learning can be accessed on multiple devices, including tablets, PCs, and laptops, with just an internet connection. Learners simply log into the Highfield Learner Management System (LMS) and progress through the course, which includes practical scenarios for real-life application. Assessment is done through multiple-choice questions at the end of the course.
Upon successful completion, learners receive a downloadable Highfield e-learning certificate.
We simplify complex topics through engaging, media-rich exercises designed to motivate learners. Our e-learning combines interactive exercises, immersive scenarios, expert content, and relevant visuals to ensure learners stay engaged and retain key information.
Key features of our e-learning courses include:
- Interactive exercises and gaming
- Media-rich content
- 3D interactive scenarios
- Expert-curated content
- Engaging photography and illustrations
- Multi-generational approach to content and style
Course Content
Topics Covered
Identify the potential signs of child abuse—physical, emotional, sexual, and neglect—along with issues such as radicalization, child trafficking, and female genital mutilation.
Recognize how a parent or caregiver’s physical and mental health can impact a child's or young person's well-being, including the effects of domestic violence.
Understand the significance of children’s rights within the context of safeguarding and child protection.
Know the appropriate actions to take if you have concerns, including who to report them to and where to seek advice.
Demonstrate awareness of the risks linked to the internet and social media.
Develop a basic understanding of relevant legislation.
Course Duration
20 - 40 minutes
