Learn important strategies to protect children from various forms of abuse with this free online course. Children are most susceptible to becoming victims of abuse. This short course discusses the importance of safeguarding children, the laws against sexual abuse in the UK and the principles of child protection. Discover the common types of child and sexual molestation, the signs and impacts of abuse, and preventative measures to safeguard minors. The steps to take after a referral, including risk assessment and disclosure, are also explained.
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 186769 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 3-4 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world's largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To • Recall some myths and truths about safeguarding children • Discuss the importance of safeguarding training • Explain the UK's Children Act and the child protection system in England • List various types of child abuse • Identify the signs and impact of sexual abuse on children • Outline the steps to take after an abused child has been referred to childcare services • Recall what to do when a child discloses abuse to you |
| Course Code | 5288 |
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