Find out more about Safeguarding Children and Young People e-learning including how to access the materials, with our Essential Guide, available as a PDF or Powerpoint file.
Essential Guide |
Essential Guide |
All health professionals have a key role to play in safeguarding children and young people. Section 11 of the Children Act places a statutory duty on key people and bodies to make arrangements to safeguard and promote the 
welfare of those they come into contact with.
These e-learning modules offer a clear and effective solution to achieve this aim and meet the National Workforce Competences.
The modules are broken down into short 20-30 minute learning sessions and are easily available to all learners whether at work or at home.
Level 1 – Introduction to Safeguarding Children and Young People:
Covers the knowledge and competencies required for Level 1 Safeguarding; recognition of the four categories of abuse and the appropriate actions healthcare staff need to take if they are concerned a child is being abused or neglected.
Non-clinical version now available
Level 2 – Recognition, Response and Record:
Follows on from Level 1, covering Level 2 knowledge and competencies; recognising child abuse, being able to document cause for concern, knowing who to inform and understanding the Next Steps in the child and young person protection process.
