AIMS
To be able to safeguard children effectively
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Understand what is meant by safeguarding
- Be aware of current statistics surrounding child abuse
- Understand the principles underpinning effective child safeguarding
- Be aware of the legislation surrounding child safeguarding
- Recognise the signs and symptoms of
- Physical abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Neglect
- Be aware of the impact that abuse can have in later life
- Know what to do in the event of suspected abuse
- Know what to do when a child discloses abuse
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Children at Risk
- What is Safeguarding?
- Facts and Statistics
Recognising Abuse
- Types of Abuse
- Physical Abuse
- Emotional Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Neglect
Safeguarding
- Who is Responsible for Safeguarding?
- Policies and Procedures
- Guiding Principles
Taking Action
- Observing And Identifying
- Identifying Possible Abuse Or Neglect
- Designated Safeguarding Person
Legislation
- Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
- Children and Young Persons Act 1933
- The Children’s Act 1989
- The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UN, 1989)
- Children Act 2004
- Every Child Matters
Disclosure
- What Is Disclosure?
- What Should You Do If A Child Discloses?
- Reporting Abuse
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