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Learning how to safeguard children is essential for everyone, especially for those working with children on a regular basis. This CPD accredited Child Neglect training course teaches your staff what neglect is, how to recognise the effects of neglect, understand the work of professionals in children’s social care and, most importantly, how to spot and report any of their concerns.

This online Child Neglect course also goes into detail about the effects on physical and mental health emotions, along with the cost and effects of neglect to society as a whole.

Child neglect is the most common form of child abuse, so it’s important your staff have the correct knowledge and confidence on how to respond to child neglect appropriately. It is also important that any person working with children knows the up-to-date child neglect UK laws. Under the Child Neglect Act (Children and Young Persons Act 1933) anyone who neglects a child is guilty of an offence.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:

What neglect is: Understand what neglect is and how common it is.
Effects of neglect: Recognise the effect of neglect and the cost of neglect on society.
Effective parenting and the factors: Identify key components of effective parenting and the factors that may contribute to child neglect.
Work of professionals: Understand the work of professionals in children’s social care.
Signs, indicators and reporting concerns: Identify the signs and indicators of neglect, and how to report your concerns.

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This Child Exploitation training course teaches staff the models & forms of exploitation a child or young person may be subjected to and the effects, the factors that can increase a person’s vulnerability, short term and long-term effects of exploitation and the impact on families, barriers to disclosure of exploitation and what to do if you are worried about a child.

Thousands of children in the UK are at risk of being forced or manipulated into activities in a form of abuse called child exploitation. This abuse can happen to any child, anywhere and can involve sexual, abusive or manipulative behaviour. Knowing what to look for is an important way you can help to protect children. This CPD accredited Child Exploitation online course will provide your staff with the correct knowledge and skills, and ensure your organisation remains compliant.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:

Forms of exploitation: Identify models & forms of exploitation a child or young person may be subjected to and the effects.
Factors that increase vulnerability: Learn the factors that can increase a person’s vulnerability.
Short term and long-term effects: Identify short term and long-term effects of exploitation and the impact on families.
Barriers to disclosure: Discuss barriers to disclosure of exploitation.
What to do: Learn what to do if you are worried about a child.

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This Adverse Childhood Experiences training course teaches staff how to recognise whether a child or young person has experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and how to provide support for them. On completion of this Adverse Childhood Experiences online training course, you will receive a certified Careskills Academy certificate.

In England, over 80% of children in need have experienced at least one ACE. Understanding the long-term impact of ACEs can help staff in the education sector better provide trauma-informed care. Learners will gain an understanding of how to respond to cases of children or young people who have suffered from such experiences in their childhood.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:

What Adverse Childhood Experiences are: Recognise what ACEs are.
Trauma: Understand trauma including the concept of ‘Fight, Flight or Freeze’.
Toxic stress: Learn what toxic stress is, and its effects on the brains of children and young people.
Coping strategies: Understand what children and young people need to enable them to cope with trauma.
Theory of attachment: Understand the theory of attachment, and the differences between secure and insecure attachment.
Negative impacts of ACEs: Gain awareness of the potential negative impact of being exposed to ACEs.
Protective factors: Identify what protective factors are.
Support and understanding: Learn how to improve your listening skills to offer children support and understand the child’s perspective.
Prevention measures: Identify what you can do to help break the cycle of ACEs when working with children and families.

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Our Serious Youth Violence training course is great for those working with young people. It will give your staff a greater understanding of serious youth violence, how it impacts the individual and the community, the signs and risk factors that can lead to criminal exploitation and the steps to support individuals.

Upon successful completion, the learner will gain a downloadable and printable Serious Youth Violence training certificate.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:

Identify what serious youth violence is.
Understand the impact serious youth violence has on communities.
Learn signs, behaviours and risk factors that can lead to criminal exploitation including recruitment.
Define Child criminal exploitation.
Identify how to safeguard, the importance of early intervention and understand the steps to support.

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Our essential CPD SEND Code of Practice online training covers the principles of the statutory guidance, explains what form the support should take, and in particular what those in an educational setting must do to comply.

The 2015 SEND Code of Practice is the official guide for those who work with children who have special education needs and disabilities (SEND). This online SEND Code training course is made up of 5 modules, providing 4 hours of CPD training, and is suitable for those in the education sector, including local authorities (e.g. education, social care or employment), governing bodies of schools or further education colleges, early years providers and local health boards.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:

Module 1: The Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice: 0-25 years
This module covers details about the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice: 0-25 years including the definition of SEND, how to distinguish between a child and a young person, the 2015 SEND Code of Practice statutory guidance and the principles of the Code of Practice, the impact of appropriate legislation, and more.
Module 2: Establishing effective partnerships across education, health and care
This module explains the duties local authorities and their partner commissioning bodies have for developing joint arrangements for commissioning services to improve outcomes for 0–25-year-old children and young people who have SEND, and an Education Health and Care (EHC) plan.
Module 3: Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessments and Plans
This module gives advice and information on education, health and care assessments and plans including the principles, support for young people and parents, how to write and what to include in the EHC plan, and more.
Module 4: Maintaining and reviewing the EHC Plan
A snippet of what your staff will learn in module 4 is how to review and re-assess EHC plans, transfer of EHC plans, how to amend an existing plan, and more.
Module 5: Children and young people in specific circumstances
This module highlights particular groups of children and young people whose specific circumstances require additional consideration by those who work with them and support their special educational needs (SEN), along with statutory requirements.

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On completion of this Safeguarding of Children in Education Level 3 training course you will understand child development, be able to identify the types of abuse and trauma children can experience, understand what good enough parenting is, the toxic trio, and risk factors, understand the legal framework, understand child protection systems and assessment processes available and understand about safeguarding from failures, including a look at several serious case reviews and how to promote good practice.

This Safeguarding of Children in Education Level 3 training course is for staff who may have overall responsibility for Safeguarding within their organisation. For example, the Safeguarding Lead. Learners undertaking this course will have a higher level of knowledge and responsibility in responding to Safeguarding incidents, allegations and concerns.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:

Child development: Learn and understand child development
Types of abuse: Learn and identify the types of abuse and trauma Children can experience and their effects
Parenting: Learn and understand what good enough parenting is, the toxic trio, and risk factors
Child protection systems: Understand the legal framework, Child protection systems and assessment processes available
Case reviews: Learn about safeguarding from failures, including a look at several serious case reviews and how to promote good practice

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This Level 2 Safeguarding of Children in Education course equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to protect children and young people.

You’ll learn to identify signs of abuse and neglect, understand the impact of parental circumstances, navigate key legislation, recognise safeguarding roles, and confidently respond to concerns. Through real-world examples of safeguarding scenarios and best-practice guidance, you’ll contribute to a robust safeguarding culture within your educational setting.

We also offer Level 1 and Level 3 Child Safeguarding courses. If you’re unsure about which level is best for your staff, get in touch today and we’ll help you match your needs and requirements.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:

What is child maltreatment? Spotting the signs: Understand what constitutes child maltreatment and learn how to identify signs
Physical & mental health: effects on children: Understand the impact of a parent’s/carer’s physical and mental health on the well-being of children
Safeguarding laws and guidance: Identify key safeguarding legislation and guidelines
Understanding key safeguarding roles: Learn about designated responsibilities for different safeguarding roles
Responding effectively to safeguarding issues: Know how to respond and handle safeguarding concerns

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Upon completion of this Safeguarding of Children Level 1 training course for schools, learners will understand what safeguarding children is, the legislation and responsibilities, how to spot the signs of abuse and neglect, how to respond to any concerns and what actions to take.

The Department of Education states that ‘anyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play in safeguarding children’. It’s the duty of the schools to ensure their staff have up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding policies, legislation and guidance so they can keep children and young people safe from harm.

We also offer Safeguarding Children Level 2 and Level 3. If you’re unsure about which level is best for your staff, get in touch today and we’ll help you match your needs and requirements.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:

What is Safeguarding Children? Understand what safeguarding children is
Legislation and responsibilities: Learn legislation and responsibilities of those that work with children and/or their families
Signs of abuse: Learn how to identify signs of abuse
How to respond: How to respond to any concerns that you have about a Child
Actions to take: Know what action to take if you have concerns

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Safeguarding of Children and Young People Level 2 is for staff who have additional responsibilities in responding to safeguarding matters. Perfect for a more experienced member of a team who has already completed the introductory level 1 training course. This Safeguarding of Children and Young People Level 2 online course will help learners gain knowledge and understanding of the ways in which children and young people might be harmed, abused, or exploited in the workplace and/or in the classroom. It is a statutory requirement for anyone who works with children to have up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding policies, legislation and guidance, so they can keep them safe from harm.

The Safeguarding of Children Level 2 course covers what safeguarding is, why safeguarding is important, how to recognise the signs of abuse, the responsibilities of different safeguarding roles, how to communicate effectively and how to handle safeguarding incidents and concerns.

We also offer Safeguarding Children Level 1 and Level 3. If you’re unsure about which level is best for your staff, get in touch today and we’ll help you match your needs and requirements.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:

What is safeguarding children?: Learn and understand what safeguarding of children and young people is
Importance of safeguarding children and young people: Learn and understand why safeguarding of children and young people is important
Safeguarding legislation: Learn what legislation is in place to safeguard children and young people
Signs of abuse: Learn and understand how to recognise the signs of abuse
Respond to a disclosure: Learn how to respond when a child or young person discloses information that they are being abused or neglected
Reporting safeguarding concerns: Learn the process on how to report any safeguarding concerns you have
Record keeping and confidentiality: Learn how to keep a record of all safeguarding concerns in a confidential manner
Safeguarding roles: Understand the responsibilities of different safeguarding roles in your workplace
Multi-agency working: Understand what multi-agency working is and how it relates to your workplace in regards to safeguarding
Effective communication: Be able to communicate effectively with children and young people
Handling safeguarding incidents: Learn how to handle different safeguarding incidents and concerns

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Our Safeguarding of Children and Young People Level 1 training course is designed for entry-level staff – no prior safeguarding knowledge is necessary to complete this course. The Safeguarding of Children Course Level 1 covers what safeguarding is, why safeguarding is important, how to recognise the signs of abuse, how to respond to a disclosure and, how to report safeguarding concerns. Upon successful completion of this online course, learners will be awarded a CPD accredited Safeguarding of Children and Young People Level 1 certificate which can be used to provide evidence for compliance.

Did you know that according to NSPCC, unfortunately, one in five children have experienced abuse at some point in their lifetime? That’s why anyone working with children or families is legally required to have knowledge of how to safeguard children and take a Safeguarding of Children training course. This knowledge can help protect and prevent children from experiencing abuse and neglect which could change, or in some cases, save the lives of children.

You may also be interested in our Child Safeguarding Level 2 or Level 3. If you take care of vulnerable adults, check out our Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults level 1, level 2 and level 3 training courses.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:

Indicators of child maltreatment: Learn potential indicators of child maltreatment in its different forms.
Internet and online social networking: Identify the risks associated with the internet and online social networking.
Physical and mental health: Understand the impact a parent/carers physical and mental health can have on the wellbeing of a child or young person.
Children’s rights and relevant legislation: Understand the importance of children’s rights in the safeguarding/child protection context, including relevant legislation.
Reporting safeguarding concerns: Know what action to take if you have concerns.