- Introduction to Safeguarding Children and Young People
- Understanding Child Abuse
- Types of Abuse and Indicators
- The Concept of Significant Harm
- The Impact of Abuse and Neglect
- Factors Increasing Vulnerability
- Gallick Competence and Fraser Guidelines
- Barriers to Disclosure and Responding to Concerns
- Referring Safeguarding Concerns
- Information Sharing in Safeguarding
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Safeguarding Children (Level 1) – GPs
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Brief description Safeguarding Children - Level 1
By the end of this section, learners will be able to: Understand the key terminology and definitions used in safeguarding children. Recognize what children and young people say they expect from an effective safeguarding system. Explain what is meant by safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Understand why safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, not just professionals. Appreciate the importance of adopting a child-centered approach in all safeguarding practices. Module 1 : what is Safeguarding Children and Young People
Level 1 – Who Does This Apply To? All staff working within healthcare services. Includes both clinical and non-clinical staff. Important Notes: Competencies should be reviewed annually during appraisal. Refresher safeguarding training is required every three years. This course applies only to organizations in England. Module 2 : what is abuse
By the end of this section, you will be able to: Define child abuse and understand how it is categorized. Identify possible signs and indicators of abuse or neglect. Recognize where abuse and neglect may occur. Identify who may perpetrate abuse. Understand different patterns and dynamics of abuse. Recognize how suspected cases may come to light. Module 3: understanding the types of abuse
By the end of this section, you will be able to: Identify the different types of abuse and neglect. Recognize possible indicators associated with each type. Understand that indicators should always be considered in context. Appreciate that no single sign confirms abuse on its own. Indicators are not exhaustive and must not be viewed in isolation. Module 4 : The concept of significant harm
By the end of this section, you should be able to: Explain the concept of significant harm. Identify indicators that may suggest a child is experiencing significant harm. Module 5 : the impact of abuse and neglect
By the end of this section, you should be able to: Explain the short-term and long-term impacts of abuse and neglect on children. Module 6: Factors That Increase a Child’s Vulnerability to Abuse and Neglect
According to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance NG76: Vulnerability factors are circumstances known to increase the risk of child abuse or neglect. Their presence does not mean abuse will occur, but professionals must assess their significance in each individual case. Module 7 : Gallick competence / Fraser guidelines
By the end of this section, you will be able to: Understand the principles of Gallick competence Understand the purpose and application of the Fraser guidelines Recognize how consent applies to different age groups Identify safeguarding responsibilities linked to consent Module 8: barriers and disclosure
By the end of this section, you will understand: Why a child may be reluctant to share their worries How to respond appropriately when a child confides in you How to make accurate and detailed safeguarding notes Module 9 : referring concerns
By the end of this section, you will understand: Your duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in everyday work How to make a referral and why referrals are made Procedures when there are concerns about a person in a position of trust What happens after a referral is made Possible outcomes of a referral Module 10 : information sharing
By the end of this section, you will understand: How previous cases revealed issues in safeguarding and information sharing The seven golden rules for sharing information When and what information needs to be shared Responsibilities in information sharing Individual rights to refuse consent Module 11 : case studies
By the end of this section, you will understand: How to recognize potential safeguarding concerns How to respond when children disclose information How to reflect on cases and identify early warning signs