Safeguarding Children Course

Safeguarding Children Training Details

The safeguarding children course is organised into three levels according to competencies and professional roles. Level 1 is for non-clinical staff; Level 2 is for all clinical staff, and Level 3 is for clinical staff working with children, young people or their parents/carers.

Level 1: Suitable for all Healthcare and Non-Clinical Staff

Level 1 Safeguarding Training module covers a range of topics, including:

• An overview of child protection (and the categories)
• Legal requirements and implications
• The roles and responsibilities of staff
• How to respond to concerns about safeguarding issues
• The importance of multi-agency working
• Effective communication
• The importance of defensive documentation

Level 2: Aimed at Staff who Have Regular Clinical Content With Children

The Level 2 Safeguarding Training module aims at staff who regularly have clinical contact with children or adults who may pose a risk to children. It suits healthcare professionals (dentists, nurses, audiologists, pharmacists) and social care or occupational health workers. 

The sessions look at how to manage concerns that a child is being or may be maltreated.

Topics covered include:

• Legislation and recommendations
• Categories of abuse and case studies
• The roles and responsibilities of staff
• What to do if a child discloses abuse
• The importance of multi-agency working
• Effective communication
• The importance of defensive documentation

Additional bespoke case studies relevant to primary care, acute care and paediatrics are also available.

Level 3: Designed for GPs, Consultants and Paediatricians

Level 3 Safeguarding Training (Seven sessions cover a range of topics, such as:)

• Unexpected deaths
• Antenatal risk factors
• Unexplained injuries
• Disability
• Neglect
• Fabricated and induced illnesses
• Adolescents presenting with intoxication