Safeguarding Children L1 & L2 (Children First)

The following course aims to provide you with standard principles and best practice guidelines in relation to Child Protection. We hope that, through this module, you will develop an awareness of, and the ability to act on, concerns about the safety and welfare of children and young people.

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Safeguarding Children L1 & L2 (Children First)

21 Chapters

1 Hours

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About The Course

Learning Outcomes

Course Modules

About The Course

Learning Outcomes

Recognise signs & potential indicators of child maltreatment
Describe different forms of child maltreatment including physical, emotional and sexual abuse, neglect, grooming, radicalisation, child trafficking, female genital mutilation (FGM), modern slavery, electronic media abuse and sexual exploitation
In regards to FGM, be aware of the risk of FGM within certain communities, describe how you may identify FGM, FGM mandatory reporting duties, and who to contact if a child makes a disclosure of impending or completed FGM
Explain why some children may be at greater risk of safeguarding concerns
Understand impact of parent/carer physical and mental health on the well-being and development of a child & young person, and apply this information to help identify at risk children
Know what to do if you have concerns about children, in order to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, including those who are suffering or at risk of suffering significant harm
Explain when and how to refer to social care if a safeguarding concern is identified
Describe the importance of clear documentation, and know how to document safeguarding concerns appropriately
Differentiate between fact and opinion, and use these appropriately within written safeguarding records
Appreciate the roles and responsibilities of a multidisciplinary team in regard to child safeguarding, and understand the importance of multi-agency input
Explain when and how to share information with other care teams
Appreciate how to act as an advocate for children where there are safeguarding concerns
Appreciate relevant legislation, including the Children Acts 1989 , 2004 & Sexual Offenses Act 2003, apply to practice as a healthcare professional

Course Modules

Chapter 1 Radicalisation and PREVENT

Chapter 2 References

Chapter 3 Summary

Chapter 4 Additional Information

Chapter 5 Advocacy for Children

Chapter 6 When and How to Refer to Children's Social Care Services

Chapter 7 Documenting Concerns

Chapter 8 Responding to Disclosures, and Raising Concerns

Chapter 9 Relevant Safeguarding Legislation

Chapter 10 Effects of Maltreatment

Chapter 11 Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

Chapter 12 What is 'Safeguarding Children'?

Chapter 13 Electronic Media Abuse

Chapter 14 Domestic Abuse

Chapter 15 Modern Slavery and Child Trafficking

Chapter 16 Sexual Abuse and Child Sexual Exploitation

Chapter 17 Neglect

Chapter 18 Physical and Emotional Abuse

Chapter 19 Parental Illness and Safeguarding

Chapter 20 At Risk Children

Chapter 21 Roles and Responsibilities

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