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Safeguarding children and young people

More than 50 courses for people working and volunteering with children.

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    Missing children

    £20.00 Excl. VAT

    This course provides the learner with an understanding of Government Statutory Guidance on missing children protocol. It gives the learner the confidence to know what to do when a child or young person goes missing from care, what to do when they come back, and how to prevent repeat cases all the while supporting the child and their family.

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    Neglect

    £25.00 Excl. VAT

    Neglect is the persistent failure to meet a child’s basic physical and/or psychological needs such that it is likely to result in the serious impairment of health or development. It’s also the most common form of child abuse.

    If you work with children and families, you can educate yourself in how to spot the signs with this neglect online course.

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    Online safety – risks to children

    £20.00 Excl. VAT

    Everyone is vulnerable online, particularly children. Rapid development of the internet and mobile technologies mean it’s vital that children understand how to behave online, and know how to respond appropriately in order to remain safe and avoid harming others. In this course, we explore the potential risks which can help us teach and encourage responsible and safe use of the internet.

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    Online safety for parents and carers

    £20.00 Excl. VAT

    Children and young people are online more than ever. From phones and tablets to social media and messaging apps, the internet offers a range of opportunities for learning and connection, but also presents real risks. As a parent or carer, your guidance is crucial. Understanding those risks and how to respond helps keep children safe. Let’s take a look at what to watch for and how to tackle it.

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    Physical abuse

    £20.00 Excl. VAT

    Physical abuse in children is often under-reported, so it is up to those working with them to understand what causes adults to physically abuse children, and be confident in spotting the signs and symptoms.

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    Professional boundaries – working with young people

    £20.00 Excl. VAT

    The importance of establishing and maintaining professional boundaries when working with children and young people.

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    Safeguarding against radicalisation – the Prevent duty

    £20.00 Excl. VAT

    We explore radicalisation and how it connects with extremism and terrorism, including how the internet can influence and indoctrinate vulnerable people. We explore the Government’s increased powers, and who they affect.

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    Safeguarding awareness

    £20.00 Excl. VAT

    Abuse can take place in any setting and it often goes unnoticed and unreported. Even if you don’t work directly with children or vulnerable adults, you might still be in a position where you can help prevent or stop abuse.

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    Safeguarding awareness for higher education

    £20.00 Excl. VAT

    Would you be able to spot abuse of a child or vulnerable adult? Even if you don’t work directly with children or vulnerable adults, you may be in a position where you can help prevent or stop abuse.

    If you work in Higher Education and want a good understanding of safeguarding in a HE setting, this short course is ideal.

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    Safeguarding children for education – level 1

    £20.00 Excl. VAT

    Whether you’re a caretaker, teacher or manager, if you’re working with children it’s essential your safeguarding knowledge is up to date. The right awareness and action could make a real difference to a young person’s life. This safeguarding course is specifically designed for anyone working in education.

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    Safeguarding children for education – levels 1 and 2

    £30.00 Excl. VAT

    If you work in education, you may at some point have to make safeguarding referrals to police or children’s social care. This course prepares you for such incidences.

    Combining safeguarding levels 1 and 2, this is a comprehensive programme covering the key elements of the safeguarding children process in an easy-to-understand format.

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    Safeguarding children for health – level 1

    £20.00 Excl. VAT

    If you work in any public-facing role in a healthcare environment, it’s vital that you know how to spot the warning signs of abuse and neglect, particularly in children.

    Based on content from the 2006 Safeguarding Children and Young People: roles and competences for healthcare Staff Directive, this course help you spot the signs of child mistreatment and neglect and enable to you be sure you’re raising concerns appropriately.

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    Safeguarding children for health – levels 1 and 2

    £30.00 Excl. VAT

    Do you work with children? Are you confident you can make safeguarding referrals for the children in your care? Do you need to brush up your child protection legislation knowledge?

    This Safeguarding Children Level 1 and 2 course will give you a thorough and clear overview of modern child protection principles – a must-have for anyone working with young people.

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    Safeguarding children (awareness) for health and social care

    £20.00 Excl. VAT

    If you work in a healthcare setting then it’s important to have a good awareness of child safety and safeguarding procedures. This engaging and informative child safety training course provides an ideal introduction.

    Not only does it meet the national minimum training standards for Safeguarding Children at Level 1, it’s the perfect refresher for more experienced staff seeking prevention and management of child abuse online training.

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    Safeguarding children – level 1

    £20.00 Excl. VAT

    If you’re working with children in any capacity, you need to ensure your safeguarding training is up to date.

    This course helps you identify the needs for safeguarding, what you should be looking out for to identify abuse and the next steps you can take if you have a concern for a child’s wellbeing.

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    Safeguarding children – level 2

    £20.00 Excl. VAT

    When a child talks about issues that raise safeguarding concerns the person they speak to must know how to respond. This course gives the learner information about how and whether to question a child in this situation.

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    Safeguarding children – levels 1 and 2

    £30.00 Excl. VAT

    Prepare yourself for making safeguarding referrals (to the police and Children’s Social Care). Looking to brush up your knowledge?

    New to the topic and looking for a clear and thorough briefing – in case you are ever involved?

    Either way, this course is for you.

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    Safeguarding children in sport

    £20.00 Excl. VAT

    Everybody who comes into contact with children has a duty to ensure their safety. In this module we will look at types of abuse, warning signs to look out for, and what to do if you suspect a child is being abused.

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    Safeguarding children – level 3

    £25.00 Excl. VAT

    Every child has a basic human right to live free from abuse and harm.

    But sadly, lots of children suffer without a voice.

    It’s your responsibility to make sure you understand what your roles and responsibilities are when safeguarding children.

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    Safeguarding children refresher

    £20.00 Excl. VAT

    This course is intended for you to recap on the topics you have previously learnt and may face every day when working with adults at risk to make sure that fulfilling the responsibilities of your role.

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