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Safeguarding Children Training

4 enrolled 1h 24m of learning Updated Nov 2026
CertificateOn completion
1h 24mSelf-paced
6 lessonsOn the UISC learning portal
All LevelsNo prior training needed

Course curriculum

1 modules 6 lessons 1h 24m total
01 Safeguarding Children Training 6 lessons
  1. Why We Need to Safeguard Children
  2. Child Protection History and Laws in the UK
  3. The Danger of Child Abuse and Exploitation
  4. Assessing Risks and Responding to Disclosure
  5. Keeping Records and Identifying Trafficking
  6. Supporting Children's Mental Health and Basic Needs

About this course

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Children must be protected from malicious intent and potential abuse at key times in their lives. Taking time to train in this area of child protection can help you identify causes of concern and prevent them from being physically or mentally harmed. This  Safeguarding Children Training concentrates on the methods that can be used to ensure the safety of the next generation.

Our Safeguarding Children tutorial offers the most effective child-specific care and supervisory practices that are currently in use. From highlighting symptoms of abuse to reacting appropriately to allegations and disclosures of neglect or exploitation, all appropriate information is included here. You’ll even receive an abbreviated history of child protection laws and an essential summary of existing UK legislation that prevents acts of cruelty against them.  Whether you are a parent, educator, or protector, this is the invaluable knowledge you’ll need to keep our young ones safe.

To become successful in your profession, you must have a specific set of skills to succeed in today’s competitive world. In this in-depth training course, you will develop the most in-demand skills to kickstart your career, as well as upgrade your existing knowledge & skills.

The training materials of this course are available online for you to learn at your own pace and fast-track your career with ease.

  • Accredited by CPD
  • Instant e-certificate
  • Fully online, interactive course with Professional voice-over
  • Self paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone friendly
  • 24/7 Learning Assistance
  • Discounts on bulk purchases

Who should take the course

Anyone with a knack for learning new skills can take this Safeguarding Children Training Course. While this comprehensive training is popular for preparing people for job opportunities in the relevant fields, it also helps to advance your career for promotions.

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

  • Understand why children need trained individuals to protect them
  • Discover the history and evolution of UK child protection laws
  • Recognise the danger of modern exploitation and child abuse in society
  • Learn how to assess risks to children and react to child disclosure
  • Explore the best ways to store and update confidential material
  • Gain the ability to support a child’s holistic well-being and needs

Accreditation

All of our courses, including this Safeguarding Children Training Course, are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

Course Curriculum

The detailed curriculum outline of our Safeguarding Children TrainingCourse is as follows:

Module 01: Why We Need to Safeguard Children

  • Why We Need to Safeguard Children

Module 02: Child Protection History and Laws in the UK

  • Child Protection History and Laws in the UK

Module 03: The Danger of Child Abuse and Exploitation

  • The Danger of Child Abuse and Exploitation

Module 04: Assessing Risks and Responding to Disclosure

  • Assessing Risks and Responding to Disclosure

Module 05: Keeping Records and Identifying Trafficking

  • Keeping Records and Identifying Trafficking

Module 06: Supporting Children's Mental Health and Basic Needs

  •  Supporting Children's Mental Health and Basic Needs

Your certificate

CPD certificate — download it when you finish

Issued the moment you complete the final module. Every certificate lists the course aims and objectives, anticipated learning outcomes, the quality-assurance process — the elements required for verifiable CPD. Non-registrants can use it as CQC training evidence and for appraisals.

Aims & objectives Learning outcomes Unique certificate number

Common questions

Where do I take the course?

On the UISC learning portal. "Enrol now" takes you to this course there, where you pay securely, get your login and study at your own pace. Your certificate is issued there when you finish.

When can I start?

Immediately. Access opens the moment your order is confirmed and you can learn from any device, in any order, as many times as you like.

How is the course assessed?

A short multiple-choice or scenario-based assessment at the end of the course with instant results. You can retake it as many times as you need at no extra cost.

Can I enrol my whole team?

Yes. Organisations can buy multiple places on one invoice and receive a training record for every learner. Contact us for team pricing.

£39.00 1h 24m · All Levels
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