By the end of this section, learners should understand:
Key safeguarding definitions.
What children and young people expect from an effective safeguarding system.
Why safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
The importance of a child-centered approach.
The underpinning legislation and government guidance.
Module 1 : Roles and Competencies
Easy
14 mins
Who this applies to:
All clinical staff who work directly with:
Children and young people.
Parents and careers.
Any adult who could present a risk to children.
Module 2 : WHAT IS ABUSE
Easy
8 mins
By the end of this section, you should be able to:
Explain what child abuse is and identify the key factors that categories abuse.
Recognize the potential signs and indicators of abuse or neglect.
Identify the different settings where abuse or neglect may occur.
Understand who the possible perpetrators of abuse or neglect could be.
Describe how patterns of abuse and neglect can vary, reflecting different circumstances and dynamics.
Outline how cases of suspected abuse or neglect may be recognized and identified.
Module 3 : Types of Physical Abuse
Easy
1 min
By the end of this section, you should be able to:
Identify the types of physical abuse.
Recognize possible indicators of physical abuse.
Understand how to assess physical injuries.
Describe the potential long-term effects of physical abuse.
Module 4 : Concept Of Significance Harm
Easy
5 mins
By the end of this section, you should be able to:
Explain the concept of significant harm.
Recognize the indicators of significant harm.
Module 5 : Factor that increase Vulnerability to child abuse and neglect
Easy
33 mins
By the end of this section, you should be able to demonstrate an understanding of:
The factors that increase a child’s vulnerability to abuse and neglect.
Module 6 : Consent
Easy
10 mins
Upon completion of this section, you will be able to:
Understand Gallick competence and the Fraser guidelines and their application in assessing a child’s ability to consent to medical treatment.
Recognize the importance of balancing children’s rights with the responsibility to protect them from harm.
Module 7 : BARRIERS AND DISCLOUSER
Easy
7 mins
Upon completing this section, you should be able to:
Understand why a child may be reluctant to share their worries.
Respond appropriately when a child trusts you enough to disclose concerns.
Make accurate and detailed notes of disclosures.
Module 8 : REFERRING CONCERN
Easy
14 mins
Upon completing this section, you should be able to demonstrate an understanding of:
The duty of individuals who work with children and families in their everyday roles to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
The requirements for reporting concerns about a child’s safety or wellbeing.
The process for making a referral to the appropriate authorities.
Module 9 : INFORMATION SHARING
Easy
20 mins
Upon completing this section, you will be able to demonstrate an understanding of:
How lessons from previous cases have revealed challenges in the safeguarding process.
The seven golden rules for sharing information safely and effectively.
The key principles underpinning the sharing of information.
Module 10 : EARLY HELP
Easy
10 mins
Upon completion of this section, you should be able to demonstrate an understanding of:
The concept of early help.
How the effectiveness of early help relies on collaboration between local organizations and agencies .
How to identify a child who may benefit from early help .
Module 11 : ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK
Easy
22 mins
Upon completing this section, you should be able to demonstrate an understanding of:
Purpose of Assessments: Why assessments are conducted and their role in safeguarding children.
Key Principles for High-Quality Assessments: Essential points to ensure assessments are thorough, accurate, and effective.
Assessment Framework: How to view, understand, and use a structured model of the assessment process.
Upon completing this section, you should be able to demonstrate an understanding of:
Purpose of a Child Protection Examination: Why it is conducted and how it differs from a standard clinical examination.
Consent and Legal Authorization: The importance of obtaining consent or other legal authorization before carrying out a child protection examination.
Module 13 : CHILD SAFEGUARDING PRACTICE REVIEW
Easy
9 mins
Upon completing this section, you should be able to demonstrate an understanding of:
What a child safeguarding practice review is
The purpose of these reviews
The responsibilities of the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel and safeguarding partners
Module 14 : EVIDENCE IN COURT
Easy
4 mins
Upon completion of this section, you should understand:
The most common subordinate courts in England.
The role of health and social care professionals in the justice system and their responsibilities as witnesses.
Module 15 : CHILD DEATH REVIEW PROCESSS
Easy
15 mins
Upon completing this section, you should be able to understand:
The responsibilities of child death review partners.
The process that follows the death of a child.
Immediate actions, including decision-making, notifications, investigations, and information gathering.
The procedures for a child death review meeting.
The roles of professionals involved in a child death review meeting.
Module 16 : TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Easy
4 mins
By the end of this section, you should be able to demonstrate an understanding of:
The importance of training and development in safeguarding.
How professionals can learn from others and share best practice.
The role of clinical supervision and peer review.
The use of safeguarding audit checklists to ensure accountability and improvement.
Module 17 : CASE STUDIES
Easy
19 mins
Child Death Review: Case of Sam (2020)
Sam, a 9-month-old baby boy, tragically died in November 2020 as a result of non-accidental injuries inflicted by his mother and her partner. The case highlights significant safeguarding concerns, a pattern of abuse, and multiple missed opportunities for intervention.
