Safeguarding Children L1 & L2 (Children First)

This Safeguarding Children Level 1 & 2 (Children First) course is designed for healthcare professionals working with children and young people in the UK and Ireland. It provides essential training on recognising, responding to, and reporting safeguarding concerns, while aligning with key national legislation and guidance. The course ensures professionals understand their responsibilities and act confidently to protect vulnerable children.

Course Fee

£0.00

£4.00

Safeguarding Children L1 & L2 (Children First)

20 Chapters

1 Hour

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About The Course

Learning Outcomes

Course Modules

About The Course

The Safeguarding Children Level 1 & 2 (Children First) course offers comprehensive training for healthcare workers involved in the care, support, or protection of children and young people across the UK and Ireland. It builds a clear understanding of safeguarding principles, enabling learners to identify different forms of abuse, understand complex risks such as exploitation, radicalisation, and FGM, and respond appropriately to disclosures or suspicions of harm. Learners explore the latest laws and policies, including the Children Act, Children First legislation, and relevant national guidance such as Working Together to Safeguard Children and Keeping Children Safe in Education. Emphasis is placed on professional responsibilities, inter-agency collaboration, accurate documentation, and making timely referrals. The course also highlights the emotional impact of abuse and the importance of advocacy in supporting children’s rights and wellbeing. By the end, learners will feel confident in their role within the wider safeguarding system and empowered to take action when a child is at risk.

Learning Outcomes

Recognise signs & potential indicators of child maltreatment
Describe different forms of child maltreatment including physical, emotional and sexual abuse, neglect, grooming, radicalisation, child trafficking, female genital mutilation (FGM), modern slavery, electronic media abuse and sexual exploitation
In regards to FGM, be aware of the risk of FGM within certain communities, describe how you may identify FGM, FGM mandatory reporting duties, and who to contact if a child makes a disclosure of impending or completed FGM
Explain why some children may be at greater risk of safeguarding concerns
Understand impact of parent/carer physical and mental health on the well-being and development of a child & young person, and apply this information to help identify at risk children
Know what to do if you have concerns about children, in order to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, including those who are suffering or at risk of suffering significant harm
Explain when and how to refer to social care if a safeguarding concern is identified
Describe the importance of clear documentation, and know how to document safeguarding concerns appropriately
Differentiate between fact and opinion, and use these appropriately within written safeguarding records
Appreciate the roles and responsibilities of a multidisciplinary team in regard to child safeguarding, and understand the importance of multi-agency input
Explain when and how to share information with other care teams
Appreciate how to act as an advocate for children where there are safeguarding concerns
Appreciate relevant legislation, including the Children Acts 1989 , 2004 & Sexual Offenses Act 2003, apply to practice as a healthcare professional

Course Modules

Chapter 1 Radicalisation and PREVENT

Chapter 2 References

Chapter 3 Summary

Chapter 4 Advocacy for Children

Chapter 5 When and How to Refer to Children's Social Care Services

Chapter 6 Documenting Concerns

Chapter 7 Responding to Disclosures, and Raising Concerns

Chapter 8 Key Safeguarding Legislation, Guidance, and Historical Context

Chapter 9 Effects of Maltreatment

Chapter 10 Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

Chapter 11 Introduction to Safeguarding Children

Chapter 12 Electronic Media Abuse

Chapter 13 Domestic Abuse and Its Impact on Children

Chapter 14 Modern Slavery and Child Trafficking

Chapter 15 Sexual Abuse and Child Sexual Exploitation

Chapter 16 Neglect

Chapter 17 Physical and Emotional Abuse

Chapter 18 Parental Illness and Safeguarding

Chapter 19 At Risk Children

Chapter 20 Roles and Responsibilities

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