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It teaches a lot about safeguarding children and adults
Posted on 27/02/2026
Safeguarding Children L1 & L2 (Children First)
Top Rated5(10 reviews)
The Safeguarding Children L1 & L2 (Children First) course provides essential knowledge of child protection, safeguarding responsibilities and relevant legislation in Ireland. It explores what is FGM, what is PREVENT in safeguarding, the Children First Act 2015, Children First National Guidance 2023, and practical guidance on how to report child abuse in Ireland through safeguarding children training online Ireland.
20 Modules3 hours
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Start LearningLearning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Explain what child safeguarding means and recognise key principles of child protection and welfare.
- Understand the Children First Act 2015 and Children First National Guidance 2023, including safeguarding responsibilities in Ireland.
- Identify different types and indicators of abuse, neglect, exploitation, FGM, trafficking, radicalisation and electronic media abuse.
- Understand how to report child abuse in Ireland, respond appropriately to disclosures, document concerns and make safeguarding referrals.
- Explain what PREVENT in safeguarding means, understand the impact of maltreatment, and recognise the importance of advocacy and children's rights.
Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Explain what child safeguarding means and recognise key principles of child protection and welfare.
- Understand the Children First Act 2015 and Children First National Guidance 2023, including safeguarding responsibilities in Ireland.
- Identify different types and indicators of abuse, neglect, exploitation, FGM, trafficking, radicalisation and electronic media abuse.
- Understand how to report child abuse in Ireland, respond appropriately to disclosures, document concerns and make safeguarding referrals.
- Explain what PREVENT in safeguarding means, understand the impact of maltreatment, and recognise the importance of advocacy and children's rights.
Modules
- Introduction to Safeguarding Children
- Roles and Responsibilities
- At Risk Children
- Parental Illness and Safeguarding
- Physical and Emotional Abuse
- Neglect
- Sexual Abuse and Child Sexual Exploitation
- Modern Slavery and Child Trafficking
- Domestic Abuse and Its Impact on Children
- Electronic Media Abuse
- Radicalisation and PREVENT
- Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
- Effects of Maltreatment
- Key Safeguarding Legislation, Guidance, and Historical Context
- Responding to Disclosures, and Raising Concerns
- Documenting Concerns
- When and How to Refer to Children's Social Care Services
- Advocacy for Children
- Summary
- References
Top reviews
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5Edwin
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5Ukamaka
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Very educative
Posted on 27/05/2026
MU
5Muziokuthula
User from
It teaches a lot about safeguarding children and adults
Posted on 27/02/2026
ED
5Edwin
User from
good
Posted on 16/01/2026
UK
5Ukamaka
User from
Very educative
Posted on 27/05/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Child safeguarding means protecting children from abuse, neglect, exploitation and harm while promoting their welfare, safety and rights.
The Children First Act 2015 provides a legal framework in Ireland for protecting children and sets safeguarding duties for certain organisations and professionals
PREVENT in safeguarding refers to measures designed to help identify and address risks of radicalisation and support the protection of children and young people.
Safeguarding responsibilities include recognising concerns, responding appropriately to disclosures, recording information and reporting suspected abuse through the appropriate procedures.
To report child abuse in Ireland, follow the relevant child protection procedures and refer concerns to Tusla or An Garda Síochána where appropriate.