Certificate in Understanding Child Neglect and Abuse

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Lorna Ponambalum Senior leader and safeguarding consultant
Course 1hr 17min 8 modules

This course provides you with the knowledge and skills to be able to identify, respond, reduce and prevent instances of child neglect and abuse.

CPD Certified

Course Duration: 1 hour 17 minutes (approx.)

Children may be vulnerable to neglect and abuse from their family members and other individuals they may come across in their everyday lives. The statutory guidance, Working Together to Safeguard Children, states that the welfare of children is paramount, and it is therefore crucial that school staff are aware that mental health issues can, in some cases, be a sign that a child has suffered or is at risk of suffering neglect or abuse.

Developed by Lorna Ponambalum, an independent safeguarding and inclusion consultant, this course provides you with the knowledge and skills to be able to identify, respond, reduce and prevent instances of child neglect and abuse.

Please note: The course consists of learning through video, task completion and further reading/research. Please consider this when planning and allocating your time. To successfully understand and achieve the objectives from the course, learners are expected to engage in all aspects of the learning process and complete all relevant activities to ensure they can successfully apply the knowledge and skills they have gained in their own setting.

Designed in line with the following policies:

  • UN Convention on the Rights of the Children
  • International Child Safeguarding Standards

Learning objectives:

  • Understanding the importance of safeguarding and child protection and how to ensure the best possible working practices in line with local laws and cultural practices.
  • Recognising the international safeguarding standards and guidance with respect to the safeguarding children and child protection.
  • Identifying the signs and potential indicators of child neglect and abuse, as well as the harmful effects they can have on children.
  • Appreciating the importance of effective parenting and understanding different family and environmental factors that could make children vulnerable.
  • Understanding how to recognise, respond to and report a safeguarding concern when dealing with a disclosure.