Safeguarding Children - Level 1
This safeguarding children eLearning course provides staff in all roles within healthcare with an introduction to the key concepts and principles of safeguarding children. The session uses a number of real-world scenarios across a range of healthcare settings and roles to stimulate discussion and reflection on how individual staff can and should consider safeguarding in their role.
Safeguarding children and young people from harm and providing an environment in which children can flourish
Safeguarding children and child protection legislation is updated regularly and this course is kept up to date in this regard. This session may include information that you have not previously been taught, (for example female genital mutilation, radicalisation, and recognising when a colleague’s behaviour may indicate they are abusing a child or children).
Course content
- Introduction to Safeguarding Children
- Legislation
- Neglect
- Emotional Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Physical Abuse
- Other Types of Maltreatment
- Knowing What To Do
Learning objectives
- Discuss children’s rights in the safeguarding context and have a basic understanding of the relevant UK legislation
- Define and explain key terms and concepts, as well as different types of child maltreatment
- Explain who is responsible for safeguarding children and describe how their role contributes to safeguarding children
- Explain how the parents’ and carers’ physical and mental health, exposure to domestic violence, and substance use or misuse impacts on the child(ren)’s safety and well-being
- Name and describe examples of the risks associated with the internet and online social networking
- Identify key guidance and describe local procedures to protect children, and reporting concerns, as well as understanding their importance in information sharing
- Identify sources of advice and support with issues associated with safeguarding and child protection
Who is this course for?
All staff including non-clinical managers and staff working in health care settings.
Assessment
The session is followed by a multiple choice assessment designed to test learners' understanding of the course. Learning progress and test results can be tracked by managers for internal development and learners can keep a certificate of completion for CPD.
Accreditations
This course has been developed in partnership with experts from North Bristol NHS Trust, Aylesbury Vale CCG, Bucks New University, Virgin Care and Dr Sheila Paul (forensic expert). This course meets the outcomes for level 1 of the Core Skills framework dependent on your degree of contact with young people and/ or carers.
Duration & CPD Credits
2 hours 35 mins approx.
Booking
Click 'book now' below then follow the checkout process. On receipt of your order, the e-learning team will be in touch to arrange access, please allow 24 hours. Learners can access and re-visit the course for a year.
Save more with bundles
If you are purchasing multiple courses for yourself or your organisation, you could save up to 87% with Skills for Health eLearning bundles. Find out more here.
FAQ & Guidance
Our FAQ should answer most of your questions, but please do get in touch if you're still not clear about anything.
Peace of Mind Money Back Guarantee
For your peace of mind, all Skills for Health eLearning comes with a 14 day money back guarantee. If you are not satisfied or decide the package is not for you for any reason, Skills for Health are happy to refund your payment in full (or cancel your invoice).
Other Safeguarding Courses
If you have some degree of contact with young people and/ or carers, you may also be required to complete Safeguarding Children at Levels 2 & 3. Skills for Health offer a combined course for these levels as well as Safeguarding Adults courses.
Save more with bundles
If you are purchasing multiple courses for yourself or your organisation, you could save up to 87% with Skills for Health eLearning bundles. Find out more here.
