CPD & IIRSM Accredited Safeguarding Children Online Course
Course Description
Ensuring the safety and well-being of young people is both a legal requirement and a moral imperative for professionals across the UK. Our Safeguarding Children online e-learning course is dual-accredited by the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certification service and the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM). This 60-minute module provides a comprehensive foundation for identifying, responding to, and reporting child welfare concerns, ensuring full alignment with the statutory requirements of the Children Act 1989 and the Children Act 2004.
This UK-wide training programme is specifically designed to meet the rigorous standards expected by regulatory bodies in education, healthcare, and social care. The course content is meticulously mapped against the latest Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023) statutory guidance. By completing this IIRSM-approved training, learners obtain a verifiable certificate that demonstrates an understanding of the four primary categories of abuse—physical, emotional, sexual, and neglect—as well as the "Prevent" duty and the role of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO). The 60-minute duration makes it an efficient solution for maintaining compliance without disrupting daily operations.
As a specialist provider of online e-learning courses, Livius Training delivers this qualification through an accessible digital platform, allowing staff to study from any location at their own pace. Successful completion confirms that the learner understands their duty of care under the Human Rights Act 1998 and the Data Protection Act 2018 regarding sensitive information sharing. To maintain your professional standards or to arrange training for your entire organisation, browse our full suite of modules on our e-learning homepage or reach out to our team directly via the contact page for further assistance.
Learning Outcomes
- Define the terms safeguarding and child protection within a professional context
- Identify the primary legislation and statutory guidance underpinning child welfare in the UK
- Recognize the signs and indicators of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse
- Identify the specific indicators of neglect and its impact on child development
- Explain the correct procedure for responding to a disclosure of abuse from a child
- Outline the internal and external processes for reporting and recording safeguarding concerns
- Understand the principles of information sharing and maintaining professional confidentiality
- Describe the roles of key agencies and the Designated Safeguarding Lead in the protection process
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