Standard 11 - Safeguarding Children

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at all staff throughout the health and social care sector, in particular

• New starters to the organisation
• Existing staff as a refresher

This Safeguarding Children module delivers key underpinning knowledge to healthcare worker which can be used towards achieving the care certificate

Duration

The Health and Safety Group would recommend approx. 1 hour to complete course

Learning Outcomes: By the end of this course the learner will:

• Meet the national minimum training standards for Safeguarding Children at Level 1 as set out in Safeguarding Children and Young people: roles and competences for health care staff. (Intercollegiate Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health 2014)
• Explain what they must do if they suspect a child, young person (met in any circumstances) is being abused or neglected

Course includes

• Definitions
• Types of Abuse
• Contributory Issues
• Sources of Stress
• Multi-agency Working
• Suspecting Abuse Actions Taken

(The certificate confirms the correct standards of knowledge have been achieved. The certificate maybe used as evidence towards achieving the care certificate)