Safeguarding Children Level 3 | CPD Certified | Online Course

What's included:

• Fully Online Recorded Class
• CPD Accredited
• Free certificate
• 24/7 access to the course for Lifetime
• Online support
• No hidden fees

Course Link : Safeguarding Children Level 3

Child safety is a shared responsibility, and today, it's more vital than ever. The Safeguarding Children Level 3 course is your gateway to mastering the most critical practices, laws, and interventions in child protection. Designed for individuals worldwide, this comprehensive course helps you understand the full scope of Safeguarding Children from recognising early signs of abuse to responding and reporting appropriately.

Whether you work in education, healthcare, childcare, or simply want to contribute to safer environments for children, this globally-relevant Safeguarding Children training ensures you meet international standards of child welfare and risk management.

This course will help you build the knowledge, sensitivity, and confidence needed to take appropriate action when a child is at risk. Learn how Safeguarding Children involves not only policies and laws but also the ability to connect, observe, and intervene when it matters most.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand laws and guidance about safeguarding children.
• Learn how children grow socially and emotionally.
• Understand personality and intellectual development in children.
• Identify signs of different types of child abuse.
• Recognize and address sexual abuse in children.
• Understand the effects of domestic violence on children.
• Assess risks and implement risk assessment practices.
• Respond effectively to child disclosures.
• Learn the steps for reporting safeguarding concerns.
• Understand post-referral actions and procedures.
• Gain confidence in creating safe environments for children.
• Develop strategies to support at-risk children effectively.

Disclaimer:

This is an online course with pre-recorded lessons. You will get access to the course within 48 hours after your enrolment.

Why This Course Matters

Across the world, millions of children suffer in silence due to neglect, abuse, and exploitation. Safeguarding Children means creating systems that protect children from harm and empower individuals to act responsibly. This Level 3 training enables you to understand how child development intersects with risk and trauma, and how to act decisively in suspected or disclosed cases of harm.

By completing the Safeguarding Children Level 3 course, you'll be equipped to:

• Identify types and signs of child abuse
• Understand how abuse affects development and behaviour
• Respond to disclosures with confidence and care
• Implement legal and ethical reporting procedures
• Promote safe environments across all child-focused settings

Course Curriculum Breakdown

Module 01: Laws and Guidance

Understand global Safeguarding Children laws and frameworks including the Children Act, UNCRC, and GDPR obligations in child protection. Learn how to apply them in real-world scenarios.

Module 02: Social and Emotional Development

Explore how social and emotional health impacts children’s growth. Learn to recognise red flags that might indicate underlying abuse or neglect.

Module 03: Personality and Intellectual Development of Children

Delve into stages of cognitive, emotional, and moral development. Understand how trauma and unsafe environments can alter personality and intellect.

Module 04: Child Abuse

Define and detect physical, emotional, and neglect-based abuse. Learn how to observe, document, and report abuse while ensuring child dignity and confidentiality.

Module 05: Sexual Abuse

Tackle one of the most sensitive but critical aspects of Safeguarding Children. Learn how to recognise grooming, exploitation, and post-trauma behaviours.

Module 06: The Impact of Domestic Violence and Abuse on Children

Learn how exposure to violence, even as a witness, can severely impact children’s long-term emotional well-being.

Module 07: Risks and Risk Assessment

Master effective risk assessment techniques in schools, care homes, and social services. Identify vulnerable situations and initiate protective strategies.

Module 08: Responding to Disclosure and Reporting

Learn how to respond when a child discloses abuse. Build confidence in handling these situations with sensitivity, legality, and urgency.

Module 09: Things to Do after Referral

Understand your ongoing responsibilities post-referral, including multi-agency cooperation, documentation, and safeguarding reviews.

Who Should Take This Course?

The Safeguarding Children Level 3 course is ideal for:

• Teachers, TAs, and school administrators
• Nursery staff and childminders
• Healthcare and social care professionals
• Sports coaches and club volunteers
• Charity workers and NGO staff
• Anyone working with or around children