DS Safeguarding Children Level 3
Online Course
Introduction to Safeguarding and Legislation
- Overview of safeguarding
- Key legislative frameworks (Children Act, Digital Economy Act, Guidelines, etc.)
- The Four ‘R’s of Safeguarding
Recognising Risks and Indicators of Abuse
- Child Misdiagnosis in Safeguarding
- Types of abuse (physical, emotional, sexual, neglect)
- Signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect
Focus Areas in Safeguarding
- Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
- Internet safety and online social networking
- Looked-After Children
- Child Abuse
- Risk of Unborn Children
- Risk Factors
Case Studies
- Case studies and lessons from historical abuse cases
Actions and Reporting
- Duty of Care
- Procedures for responding to concerns
- Reporting and documentation requirements
- Information Sharing
- Management Plans
Professional Roles and Responsibilities
- Further support and guidance
- Working with multi-agency teams
- Serious Case Reviews and Domestic Homicide Reviews
- How to identify and refer child trafficking and sexual exploitation
- Staff Training Requirements
- Staff Supervision Requirements
- Impact on Staff
Children’s Rights and Advocacy
- UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
- Promoting and protecting children’s rights
Lessons Learned
- Raise Awareness
Communication with Children and Young People
- Effective communication strategies
- Building trust and encouraging disclosure
