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Essentials of Safeguarding from Child Abuse
1.5-3hrs
beginner levelChildren rely on the people close to them to protect them from abuse, exploitation, violence and neglect. Sometimes this protection is provided by professionals dedicated to safeguarding the wellbeing and safety of the young. This course provides the training required to recognise the signs and effects of various types of child abuse. We explain how to help vulnerable children and lay out the steps taken to report ‘disclosures of abuse’.
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Essentials of Safeguarding from Child Abuse
Learn how to protect children from abuse, exploitation and neglect in the UK in this free online safeguarding course.
Children rely on the people close to them to protect them from abuse, exploitation, violence and neglect. Sometimes this protection is provided by professionals dedicated to safeguarding the wellbeing and safety of the young. This course provides the training required to recognise the signs and effects of various types of child abuse. We explain how to help vulnerable children and lay out the steps taken to report ‘disclosures of abuse’.
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Module 18 Lessons
Essentials of Child Abuse and Safeguarding
This module will explain preventing child abuse, where you will learn about the types of abuse, their signs, and their effects. It also covers the disclosure of abuse, how to manage it, and the associated myths. The pandemic and lockdown highlighted the vulnerability of children, which will be discussed before covering some critical legislation.
1.Learning Outcomes
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2.Child Protection and Safeguarding Basics
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3.Types of Child Abuse
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4.Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuses
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5.How to Respond to Disclosure and How to Report
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6.Recent Challenges, Pandemic and Safe Working Practices
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7.Recent Changes in Legislation, Guidance and Advice
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8.Lesson Summary
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Module 21 Lessons
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