CACHE Endorsed - Introduction to Safeguarding

Students of this course will benefit from a general introduction to the concept of safeguarding and its importance within any learning environment. Therefore, enrolment would be especially suited to anyone who is planning to become an early years practitioner, in a range of settings, but individuals in other similar job roles may also benefit. The course also provides an ideal background for students continuing on to study the QCF unit within the Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce qualification. Understand the basic issues relating to safeguarding and when you should be concerned.. Learn how to promote safeguarding by addressing aspects of your service that are related.. Appreciate the importance of safeguarding, and why it should be a priority during training.. Read up about the relevant legislation, guidance and practice in the UK with regards to the child protection system.. Understand some of the signs, symptoms and effects of child abuse and neglect.. Learn how to identify poor practice, with the help of a PowerPoint presentation that is delivered as part of the course.. Gain insight into how children can keep themselves safe, and how you can help them to develop these skills.. Explore a setting’s policy and procedures for reporting safeguarding concerns.. Work through the guided learning and independent study, including relevant news stories, NSPCC guidance, the EYFS standards of care, charities that can provide info and advice on safeguarding children, reports and Ofsted documents..