Everyone who works with or comes into contact with children should understand the safeguarding policies and procedures of their organisation. Therefore, this ensures that every child has a right to equal protection from harm.

It is also important that people who work with children know how to identify the signs of abuse, and how to respond appropriately to a verbal disclosure.

Furthermore, Safeguarding course we will look at what child abuse is and how to recognise the signs. It will also explore what you can do and how to work with other agencies.

This course will cover:

• The definition of Safeguarding
• The key principles of Safeguarding
• The legislation linked to safeguarding children
• The definition of abuse
• Different types of abuse
• Spotting the signs of abuse
• Your role and responding to a disclosure
• What to do when an allegation is made
• How to work with outside agencies

By the end of this course, you will:

• Have a basic understanding of The Children Act 1989 - the key legislation linked to safeguarding children
• Have an introduction to child abuse, child protection and safeguarding children
• Have an overview of the types of abuse and signs and symptoms of abuse
• Know what to do if you suspect a child is being harmed
• Know what to do if an allegation is made
• Understand how to work with other agencies
• Be aware of the need to look after yourself

This Safeguarding course is for people who work with children and young people who would like an overview of safeguarding procedures. Whilst it provides focus for those working in Children's Services and Residential Care, it would also be useful to a wider audience of people who would like an introduction to safeguarding policies and procedures.