Safeguarding Children Training - Level 2

This online safeguarding children training course covers the following:

• An introduction to the key principles of safeguarding children
• Understanding why safeguarding children is important
• The Human Rights of Children – The United Nation’s Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)
• An understanding of what safeguarding children means
• An awareness of key safeguarding children legislation
• An understanding of the common terms used in safeguarding children
• An understanding of the complex nature of child abuse
• The ‘Toxic Trio’ in relation to safeguarding children
• An awareness of the main types of abuse in children and young people
• An awareness of the dangers of radicalisation of children and young people
• An awareness of the dangers of child trafficking
• An awareness of female genital mutilation (FGM) in girls and young women
• Awareness of the risks (to children and young people) from the internet and social networking sites
• Emerging themes in relation to child protection, safeguarding children and young people
• Knowing what to do if a child or young person discloses abuse
• Knowing what to do if you suspect child abuse
• Understanding your responsibilities in protecting children and young adults from abuse
• Where to find useful information and resources regarding the safeguarding of children (online child protection learning resources)