Understanding and responding to abuse and neglect of children, and what to do should you suspect this.
Safeguarding of Children (Child Protection) Level 2 (VTQ) at a glance
- 3-year nationally recognised certificate
- 1 hour and 30 minutes of engaging video training
- Video access for 8 months
- Printable wall certificate
- CPD time credit conformation
- Includes manual & other downloads
- Free weekly video refresher
- Evidence Based Training certificate
Group Rates also available
This course is aimed at training individuals who work with children to ensure they know how to identify and report possible cases of abuse and neglect. Children are at risk in many environments and training will ensure understanding of the problem, avoiding possible situations and dealing with abuse and neglect once identified.
ProTrainings are Skills for Care Endorsed for both our classroom and e-learning courses. This means that our training meets the high standards expected by Skills for Care.
This course covers the basics to ensure that staff, families or individuals are able to deal with this sensitive subject.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
- Childminders
- Teachers
- Care workers
- Scout and Guide leaders
- Sports trainers
- Medical Professionals
- First Aiders
- Anyone working with children
- Foster workers
This course comes with 2.0 hrs (4.0 class) of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this. Total course time includes 1 hour and 30 minutes of video training as well as knowledge reviews, final test, remedial help and reviewing downloaded material.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
For details of the contents of our online course please visit our Safeguarding of Children training site.
- Introduction to Safeguarding Children
- CQC or Care Quality Commission
- Child Protection Responsibilities
- Children's Rights
- Acts and Regulations
- Safeguarding Children
- Legislation relating to Safeguarding Children
- Discriminatory abuse and the Human Rights Act
- The Human Rights Act
- Protection from Harassment Act 1997
- Sexual Offences Act 2003
- The safeguarding vulnerable groups act 2006
- Serious Organised Crime and Police Act
- Child Abuse
- What is abuse and neglect
- Every Child Matters
- Abuse and the Indicators of Abuse
- Psychological Abuse
- Disclosure
- Physical Abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Institutional/organisational abuse and Discriminatory Abuse
- Neglect and the act commission
- Other types of child abuse
- Prevention and Awareness
- Working with others
- Key Supporting Information
- What children want from professionals
- Protecting Yourself against allegations
- Reporting abuse
- Reporting Child abuse
- Summary
Learning outcomes:
- To understand what is abuse and neglect
- To be able to know the indications that there may be a problem
- Know the signs of abuse
- Understand the types of abuse
- Reporting of abuse
- The law and regulations
- Dealing with children and adults when abuse is disclosed or identified
- The Police and abuse
- Avoiding problems and keeping safe
- Risk assessing and children
- CQC website link
- CQC website link
- Cae Inspectorate Scotland website link
- Care Information Scotland website link
- Childcare Accident Book
- Coronavirus COVID 19 Pre-Screen Student Evaluation Form
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) link to the NHS website
- Find a classroom course locally
- Find out what other courses are available as video online, blended and classroom courses nationally on our course finder
- Free student first aid program leaflet
- Health and Social Care Act 2008 code of practice web link
- Level 2 Safeguarding of Children - Theoretical Assessment
- Mental Capacity Act (2005) Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards: England 2015-16, Official Statistics
- ReSPECT
- Sign up for free Student First Aid - use code SCH-376-61-571
- Skills for Care Website
- Skills for Care Website
- Visit the First Aid Show free for first aid and medical videos
What is CPD and why is having Certified CPD important?
CPD stands for Continuous Professional Development and is required in many business sectors. Even if you do not require a set CPD credit level, having Certifed CPD ensures the quality of training. ProTrainings are the highest gold standard of CPD ensuring that all courses are externally verified and mapped to the highest levels.
What is "SCORM ready" and will courses run on a LMS?
SCORM Ready means that online courses can run on any compatible Learning Management System (LMS). SCORM courses run seamlessly on your existing LMS system without a separate login so staff only login using the existing company system. ProTrainings online courses have an advanced SCORM ready system to give more features than any other company.
Do I receive a certificate after completing your online training?
Yes, when you complete the online course you will be able to download and print a compliant completion certificate, evidenced-based learning statement to confirm course content and a certified CPD statement. There is no extra charge for the certificate. You can also buy a printed certificate to be posted to you for a small extra fee.
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Do you sell PPE, infection control products and medical equipment?
Yes, we sell a full range of PPE, infection control products to keep you and your workplace safe. We also sell a full range of medical equipment and first aid supplies. Visit our store at www.first-aid-online.co.uk
Can I take this course virtually online with a real instructor?
Yes, this course can be taken virtually. The course is taught thought our virtual learning platform and a Zoom link. The course is taught by a real instructor online and you can interact with the instructor, ask questions just like a face to face lesson but without the travelling. Testing is carried out using our interactive online tests and you receive the same certificate at the end as you would with a face to face lesson. Contact us for more information and to see if this is available for you.
Are your courses Endorsed?
Yes, all ProTrainings courses are Endorsed by TQUK in addition to other approvals and endorsements to give you a quality compliant qualification for your courses whatever delivery method you take.
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Are courses all online or can I take a blended or class course locally?
Most of our courses are available as online or classroom-based at a training centre locally. We can also send an instructor to your business to save travel and tailor the course to your business. To save time and money you can take most courses in a blended format with online and class training.
What People are Saying
What people are saying about this course
“I really enjoyed doing this course, it is very clear and understandable, so it makes me easier to follow it.”
- irlanda, nursery nurse
“All good thanks”
- Trevor, Aikido teacher from England
“I really enjoyed doing this course, it is very clear and understandable, so it makes me easier to follow it.”
- irlanda, nursery nurse
“All good thanks”
- Trevor, Aikido teacher from England
