| Audience |
Children's workforce |
| Course Level |
3 |
| Hours |
10 |
Learning criteria
- Identify key elements of the law and national guidance on safeguarding children
- Identify ways in which children and young people can be placed at risk.
- Explain the role of the local Safeguarding Partners and other agencies
- Describe the specific responsibilities of your own agency or organisation
- Identify signs and indicators of abuse that should give rise to concern
- Explain how to report disclosure or suspicion of abuse
- and how to report concerns about the unsafe practice of others
- Explain appropriate responses to a child's disclosure of abuse
Learning outcomes
- Understand safeguarding children
- Understanding of your role within your organisation in relation to child protection