Safeguarding Children L1 & L2 (Children First)

Top Rated5(11 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
€169€0
Safeguarding Children L1 & L2  (Children First)

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

Module 1

Introduction to Safeguarding Children

Module 2

Roles and Responsibilities

Module 3

At Risk Children

Module 4

Parental Illness and Safeguarding

Module 5

Physical and Emotional Abuse

Module 6

Neglect

Module 7

Sexual Abuse and Child Sexual Exploitation

Module 8

Modern Slavery and Child Trafficking

Module 9

Domestic Abuse and Its Impact on Children

Module 10

Electronic Media Abuse

Module 11

Radicalisation and PREVENT

Module 12

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

Module 13

Effects of Maltreatment

Module 14

Key Safeguarding Legislation, Guidance, and Historical Context

Module 15

Responding to Disclosures, and Raising Concerns

Module 16

Documenting Concerns

Module 17

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

Module 18

Advocacy for Children

Module 19

Summary

Module 20

References

Top reviews

MU

Muziokuthula

User fromcare-learning

5

It teaches a lot about safeguarding children and adults

Posted on 27/02/2026

ED

Edwin

User fromcare-learning

5

good

Posted on 16/01/2026

UK

Ukamaka

User fromcare-learning

5

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.