Basics of Safeguarding Children
Referencing the UK Children Act, this course unpacks important guidelines for identifying, disclosing and referring cases of sexual and other abuse in children.
Children are most susceptible to becoming victims of abuse. This short course discusses the importance of safeguarding children, the laws against sexual abuse in the UK and the principles of child protection. Discover the common types of child and sexual molestation, the signs and impacts of abuse, and preventative measures to safeguard minors. The steps to take after a referral, including risk assessment and disclosure, are also explained.
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
Protecting Children
This module will provide you with an overview of safeguarding children. You will also explore the history of child protection in the UK. Then, you will learn about child and sexual abuse, the signs and effects and how to keep children safe. Also, you will learn what to do after receiving a referral to social services and how to handle disclosures.
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