Safeguarding and Childcare

What's included:

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• Eligibility to earn a CPD & QLS endorsed certificate.
• Fully Online Recorded Class
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Safeguarding is a serious responsibility for anyone working with or around children. Whether you’re in education, care, or support services, recognising signs of harm and understanding when to act could make a life-changing difference. This Safeguarding and Childcare course is structured to provide clear, accurate knowledge of child protection duties, policies, and legal expectations in the UK.

Covering a wide range of topics, including types of abuse, risk indicators, confidentiality, and duty of care, the course ensures learners understand how safeguarding works in childcare environments. You'll explore procedures for recording concerns, making referrals, and responding appropriately to disclosures. This safeguarding course is written to suit a wide audience, making it ideal for those starting in childcare or updating their knowledge as part of professional development. Understanding safeguarding isn't a favour—it’s a legal and moral necessity.

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Learning Outcomes

• Understand the core principles and purpose of safeguarding children.
• Identify common signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
• Learn how to report concerns using appropriate safeguarding channels.
• Recognise roles and responsibilities under current UK safeguarding laws.
• Understand how confidentiality works within safeguarding processes.

Who is this course for?

• Childcare professionals seeking safeguarding certification and awareness.
• Teachers, teaching assistants, and school support staff.
• Volunteers and staff in youth-focused organisations and services.
• Foster carers and those working in residential care settings.
• Social care workers and support staff in safeguarding-sensitive roles.

Career Path: Jobs Related to Safeguarding

• Child Safeguarding Officer – £37,000 average salary in the UK.
• Nursery Manager – £30,000 average salary in the UK.
• Family Support Worker – £28,000 average salary in the UK.
• Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) – £35,000 average salary in the UK.
• Social Worker (Children’s Services) – £42,000 average salary in the UK.
• Education Welfare Officer – £32,000 average salary in the UK.