Child Safeguarding Online Course

Understand the essentials of child safeguarding with this online course—vital learning for anyone involved in child-related roles.

Overview

Safeguarding children is a shared responsibility that requires clear knowledge, awareness, and vigilance. This Child Safeguarding Online Course provides a solid foundation in recognising potential harm, understanding reporting procedures, and identifying key legislation related to child protection. Learners will gain structured insight into the roles and responsibilities of individuals working around children, without drifting into legal jargon or unnecessary complexity.

Whether you're working in education, health, social care, or simply seeking to stay informed, this course helps you learn how to respond effectively when concerns arise. It covers important topics such as identifying abuse, reporting correctly, and maintaining professional boundaries. Accessible online, the course content is structured for easy understanding—keeping things informative without losing focus or overwhelming detail.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the core principles behind child safeguarding responsibilities.
• Recognise different types and signs of child abuse or neglect.
• Learn how and when to raise safeguarding concerns confidently.
• Identify your role in protecting children from potential harm.
• Understand relevant UK legislation related to safeguarding children.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries and professional behaviour around children.

Who is this Course For?

• School and nursery staff working around young children daily.
• Support workers and teaching assistants in educational settings.
• Healthcare professionals in hospitals or general practice clinics.
• Sports coaches and club leaders working with under-18s.
• Charity volunteers engaging with families and young people.
• Foster carers and those involved in adoption services.
• Church or youth group leaders managing child-focused activities.
• Any professional needing basic safeguarding knowledge for their role.

Career Path

• Safeguarding Officer – £32,000 per year
• Child Protection Social Worker – £38,000 per year
• Teaching Assistant (with safeguarding duties) – £20,000 per year
• Youth Support Worker – £24,000 per year
• Nursery Manager – £30,000 per year
• School Welfare Officer – £26,000 per year