Learning outcomes
By the end of the course you will have learned about:
- How the law defines child safeguarding
- Your moral and legal duty for safeguarding children
- The legal background to child safeguarding
- The four different forms of abuse that children can suffer
- How abuse can show itself in children
- What signs to look out for that may indicate a child is suffering abuse
- What to do if you suspect abuse or it is reported to you
- How to respond should you fear a child is in immediate danger
- How to talk to a child about abuse
- How to provide a safe environment for children
- How to protect yourself against allegations of abuse
- What information should be included in a child safeguarding policy
- The importance of interacting positively with children.