Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome

    • Learning Outcomes

    • Syllabus
  • 2

    Legislation & Guidance

    • Introduction To Safeguarding

    • Safeguarding Includes...

    • Definitions

    • Assessment Framework Triangle

    • Case Study 1: The Victoria Climbié Enquiry

    • Statistics

    • Legislation

    • The Children Act (1989)

    • The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989)

    • The Children Act 2004

    • Working Together to Safeguard Children

    • What To Do If You Are Worried A Child Is Being Abused (2015)

    • Keeping Children Safe In Education (2019)

    • The Care Act (2014)

    • The Mental Capacity Act (2005)

    • The Children & Social Work Act (2017)

    • Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (2006)

    • Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)

    • Law Commission Statement (2010)

    • Rights Of A Child

    • Rights Of An Adult At Risk

    • Further Legislation
  • 3

    Indicators Of Abuse Of Neglect

    • Significant Harm

    • Forms & Characteristics Of Abuse

    • Physical Abuse

    • Non-Accidental Injury

    • Domestic Abuse

    • Sexual Abuse

    • Emotional Abuse

    • Financial Or Material Abuse

    • Discriminatory Abuse

    • Organisational Abuse

    • Modern Slavery

    • Forced Marriage

    • County Line Gangs

    • Neglect & Acts Of Omission

    • Self-Neglect

    • Adults Living In Vulnerable Circumstances

    • Bullying

    • Electronic Media Abuse

    • Hate & Mate Crime

    • Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

    • Terrorism, Extremism & Radicalisation

    • Prevent & Channel

    • Indicators Of Radicalisation

    • Increased Likelihood Of Harm

    • Vulnerability Of Babies

    • Vulnerability Of Disabled Children

    • What Helps?

    • Case Study Two: Judith

    • Case Study Two: Judith (Answer)
  • 4

    Making Judgements

    • Child Focus

    • Case Study Three: Scenario Statements

    • Notes

    • Every Child Matters - Five Themes

    • Children's Views

    • Working Together To Safeguard Children (2018)
  • 5

    Communicating Worries & Concerns

    • Silencing Factors

    • Barriers To Sharing Worries

    • Who Are Children Likely To Turn To?

    • Adults Children Can Trust

    • How Concerns Can Arise
  • 6

    Roles & Responsibilities

    • Safeguarding Partners

    • Other Agencies

    • Safeguarding Partnership

    • LADO & CQC

    • Social Care Services

    • MASH

    • Safeguarding Policy

    • Safeguarding Lead
  • 7

    Sharing Information

    • Sharing Information

    • How Concerns Are Raised

    • Deciding To Share Information
  • 8

    Allegations & Complaints

    • Factors Preventing Disclosure

    • Means Of Disclosure

    • Responding To Disclosure

    • Recording Information

    • Referral Information

    • Social Care Services

    • Safeguarding Failings
  • 9

    Reporting Allegations & Complaints

    • Allegations In the Workplace

    • Allegations In Public Life

    • Prevention

    • Behaviour Guidelines

    • Duty Of Care

    • Confidentiality

    • Dress & Appearance

    • Communication

    • Physical Contact

    • Sexual Contact

    • Children In Distress

    • One-To-One Situations

    • First Aid & Medication

    • Photography & Video

    • Use Of Personal Living Space

    • Personal Care
  • 10

    Knowledge Check

    • Knowledge Check

    • Qualification & Certification