Safeguarding Children

Learning outcomes, By the end of the Level 1 course participants will be aware of:

  • what to do if they have concerns about children in order to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, including those who are suffering, or at risk of suffering, significant harm
  • what will happen once they have informed someone about those concerns

Content:

  • Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare
  • What children need
  • Assessment framework
  • Making judgements
  • Legislation
  • Vulnerability of different children
  • What can get in the way of worries being shared?
  • Who will children turn to