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Safeguarding Children Level 2
About this courses
The Safeguarding Children course is a vital training module designed for individuals working in health and social care settings where they may have contact with children and young people.
This course aligns with Standard 11 of the Care Certificate and is structured to support legal compliance with the Children Acts of 1989 and 2004.
Working Together to Safeguard Children, and other key UK safeguarding legislation.
Through clear, practical guidance, the course empowers learners to recognise the signs of abuse and neglect, understand their duty of care, and respond appropriately to concerns.
It helps build the confidence and competence needed to protect vulnerable children and promote their welfare.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is suitable for a wide range of professionals and volunteers who work directly or indirectly with children, including:
- Healthcare and social care staff
- Childcare workers and early years practitioners
- Residential and domiciliary care staff
- Education support staff and teaching assistants
- Youth workers, volunteers, and charity staff
- Foster carers and safeguarding officers
Why This Course is Important
Children and young people depend on adults for safety and protection. Understanding how to identify abuse and take action is a legal and moral responsibility for professionals working in any care environment.
This course ensures you:
- Fulfil your safeguarding duties
- Protect the children in your care
- Remain compliant with national standards and employer requirements
- Understand how to raise concerns without hesitation or fear
What You Will Learn
- Physical abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Neglect
- Recognise the signs of:
- Radicalisation
- Child trafficking and exploitation
- Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
- Domestic violence and abuse
- Online abuse and grooming
- Learn how to respond appropriately to disclosures or concerns
- Understand the importance of reporting and recording information
- Know your role and responsibilities under safeguarding legislation
- Gain knowledge of multi-agency working and referral pathways
Why Choose A.R.T.S Training?
At A.R.T.S Training, we are committed to delivering accessible, high-quality training that empowers care professionals. This Safeguarding Children course helps you stay compliant, confident, and committed to keeping children safe.
Enrol today and take a critical step toward safeguarding children in your care.
Ensure you're meeting your professional responsibilities while gaining confidence to act when it matters most.
Course requirements
- A digital device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) with internet access
- Basic IT skills to navigate the online course materials and quizzes
- Basic English reading and comprehension skills
- Willingness to reflect on sensitive safeguarding issues
In This Course, you will learn how to
- By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Recognise signs of child abuse, neglect, radicalisation, FGM, and trafficking.
- Understand the impact of domestic abuse and parental health on a child’s wellbeing.
- Understand children’s rights in a safeguarding context.
- Take appropriate action when abuse is suspected or disclosed.
- Recognise risks related to the internet and online social networking.
- Understand key safeguarding legislation including the Children Acts and Sexual Offences Act.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anyone working with or around children in care settings, including healthcare support staff, care assistants, and new recruits completing the Care Certificate..
Approximately 1–2 hours..
Yes. It’s based on the Children Acts 1989 and 2004, the Sexual Offences Act 2003, and more..
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- Assess to course materials
- Assess to assessments
- Course certificate
- Assess to student management Portal
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