Safeguarding Children
Safeguarding children training helps your team safeguard children effectively. Delivered on-site by our experienced trainers.
About the course
Safeguard children effectively
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- 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
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
Children at Risk
- What is safeguarding?
- Facts and statistics
Safeguarding
- Who is responsible for safeguarding?
- Policies and procedures
- Guiding principles
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
Recognising Abuse
- Types of abuse
- Physical abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Neglect
Taking Action
- Observing and identifying
- Identifying possible abuse or neglect
- Designated safeguarding person
Disclosure
- What is disclosure?
- What should you do if a child discloses?
- Reporting abuse
Keep exploring
Related children’s services courses
These subjects sit naturally alongside this course — and we can combine courses into one visit.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your service, anywhere in the UK — we come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team.
How long is the Safeguarding Children course?
It runs as a half day – 3 hours course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 15 delegates per session.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes — every delegate receives a certificate on completion. Certificates are valid for 1 year, so plan refresher training before they expire.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below — we reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit — just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits schools & nurseries, childminders, children’s homes, sports & activity clubs, care settings. If your sector isn’t listed, ask — we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring Safeguarding Children training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our children’s services training range. Also explore behaviour management training and mental health training.