Looking to understand your responsibilities in child protection and safeguarding? This CPD-accredited Child Protection and Safeguarding course is designed to provide essential knowledge for recognising abuse, assessing risk, responding to disclosures, and following correct safeguarding procedures—entirely online and self-paced.

Safeguarding children is a legal and professional duty for anyone working with or around children and young people in the UK. From education and childcare to health, social care, sports, and voluntary organisations, employers must ensure staff understand how to identify concerns, manage risk, and report safeguarding issues appropriately.

This practical course equips you with clear understanding of child abuse, sexual abuse, safeguarding laws and guidance, disclosure handling, referral processes, and accurate record keeping, helping you protect children and meet organisational and legal expectations.

If you’re searching for child protection training online, safeguarding and child protection course UK, or CPD safeguarding certification, this programme delivers the core knowledge employers require.

Enrol today and strengthen your safeguarding confidence.

Child Protection and Safeguarding Course Overview

Structured into 8 essential modules, this Child Protection and Safeguarding course introduces key safeguarding principles and responsibilities:

Introduction to safeguarding and child protection
UK safeguarding laws, policies, and guidance
Understanding child abuse and recognising indicators
Understanding sexual abuse and exploitation
Identifying risks and carrying out safeguarding risk assessments
Responding appropriately to disclosures
Reporting safeguarding concerns and referral procedures
Actions to take after referral
Maintaining accurate and confidential safeguarding records

Each module builds your ability to identify safeguarding concerns early, respond correctly, and follow safeguarding procedures in line with UK frameworks and best practice.

Whether you work directly with children or support safeguarding within an organisation, this course provides the foundational safeguarding knowledge required across regulated and non-regulated settings.

Learning Outcomes of This Child Protection Course

By the end of this CPD-accredited Child Protection and Safeguarding course, you will:

Understand the principles and importance of safeguarding children
Identify relevant UK safeguarding laws and guidance
Recognise signs and indicators of child abuse
Understand the nature and impact of sexual abuse
Identify safeguarding risks and carry out risk assessments
Respond appropriately to disclosures from children
Follow correct reporting and referral procedures
Understand actions required after making a referral
Maintain accurate, confidential safeguarding records
Promote a safe and protective environment for children

Why Enrol in This Child Protection and Safeguarding Course?

By enrolling in this CPD-accredited safeguarding course, you’ll gain practical safeguarding knowledge aligned with UK standards and employer expectations. This course is ideal for those who need clear, reliable guidance on recognising concerns and responding correctly.

With 24/7 flexible online access, you can study at your own pace, making it suitable for professionals, volunteers, and learners balancing other commitments.

Who Is This Child Protection and Safeguarding Course For?

This course is ideal for:

Teachers and education support staff
Childcare practitioners and nursery workers
Health and social care professionals
Support workers and youth workers
Sports coaches and activity leaders
Foster carers and residential care staff
Volunteers working with children and young people

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. It is suitable for:

Beginners seeking safeguarding knowledge
Professionals requiring safeguarding training for compliance
Individuals refreshing or updating safeguarding awareness

Assessment Method

Assessment for the Child Protection and Safeguarding course is conducted through an automated multiple-choice exam. A score of 60% is required to pass and earn the CPD Accredited Certificate. Reflective assignments are provided to enhance your learning, with expert tutor feedback available.

Certification

Upon completing the course and passing the final exam, you will receive a CPD QS Accredited Certificate from Apex Learning. This certification demonstrates your qualifications and skills.

The Digital version of the certificate is available for a discounted price of £9.99 only, and you can order a hard copy of the certificate for a discounted price of £14.99 only.

📍 Note: Discounted certificate pricing is available for a limited time only. Secure yours before the offer ends!