Diplome in Child Protection!

Explore child safety, abuse response, and reporting through our online Diploma in Child Protection. Learn how to act, respond and support.

Overview :Child protection is everyone's business—and understanding how to recognise, report, and respond to child abuse can make a vital difference. This fully online Diploma in Child Protection offers essential guidance for those working with or around children. Each module is designed to build knowledge clearly and sensibly, helping learners understand the types and signs of abuse, the appropriate responses, and how to create safer environments for children.

Whether you're in education, healthcare, social services or volunteering with youth groups, this course offers clarity around what to do when something doesn’t seem quite right. You’ll also gain insight into how to offer appropriate support to child victims, while staying within your role and responsibilities. It's serious content—but delivered in a human way, without the waffle. Accessible anytime, anywhere.

Learning Outcomes :

• Understand different forms and indicators of child abuse and neglect.
• Recognise key responsibilities in keeping children safe from harm.
• Learn safe, effective ways to report suspected child abuse.
• Understand how to handle a child’s disclosure of abuse.
• Explore ways to create child-safe spaces and environments.
• Know how to offer initial support to child victims of abuse.

Who is this Course For:

• Teachers or school staff seeking to enhance child safety knowledge.
• Nursery and early years staff working with young children.
• Volunteers in youth groups, clubs, and children's charities.
• Healthcare workers supporting children and families regularly.
• Social care workers involved with family or child welfare.
• Religious or community leaders interacting with children.
• Law enforcement or support staff in child-focused roles.
• Anyone wanting to understand child protection responsibilities better.

Career Path:

• Child Protection Officer – £33,000/year
• Social Worker (Children and Families) – £38,000/year
• Family Support Worker – £26,000/year
• Education Welfare Officer – £29,000/year
• Safeguarding Advisor (Schools or Charities) – £35,000/year
• Youth Worker (Safeguarding Focused) – £25,000/year