Safeguarding Children Course

This online course is supplied by VideoTile Learning and offered through Phoenix STS. VideoTile’s current course catalogue records the following recognition for its Safeguarding Children course: The CPD Certification Service Approved. The supplier’s course recognition is separate from Phoenix STS activities accredited by the CPD Standards Office. Certificate and assessment requirements are stated on this page.

Course Overview

Our Safeguarding courses have been created because, first and foremost, each and every one of us has basic human rights. Chief among these is the right to be healthy, happy and treated well, regardless of race, age, gender or location. When these rights are abused in some way it's wrong, and it is therefore vital that guidelines, policies and procedures are followed to enable everyone, without exception to live a life in which these basic values and rights are maintained and upheld.

About This Course

Our Safeguarding courses have been created because, first and foremost, each and every one of us has basic human rights. Chief among these is the right to be healthy, happy and treated well, regardless of race, age, gender or location. When these rights are abused in some way it's wrong, and it is therefore vital that guidelines, policies and procedures are followed to enable everyone, without exception to live a life in which these basic values and rights are maintained and upheld.

Everyone, regardless of their age, gender, religion, ethnicity or background has the right to a healthy, happy life. Safeguarding is about minimising and managing the risks to vulnerable individuals. This course, 'Safeguarding Children', is aimed at anyone who has a duty of care for, or comes into contact with children in their chosen profession.

Although most children are brought up in loving, nurturing environments and grow up to lead happy lives, the subject has to be discussed in order to better protect those children that need it most. During this course you will hear many facts, figures and details surrounding the risk to children, the types of abuse suffered, how to recognise the signs of abuse and key safeguarding legislations put in place to minimise the abuse of children. Once you are able to recognise the signs of possible abuse, and know the steps you should take if you suspect it you will be better able to protect the children in your care.

Using this Safeguarding Children Course course in Irish social care settings

This online social care course can support induction, refresher learning and training records for Irish care, support, education and community-service teams. It is useful where a provider wants a consistent awareness module before local policy instruction, supervision or practical skills training.

The course should be matched to the learner's role, the people they support, the service type, local procedures and any practical competence required. Online learning works best when it sits inside a wider training matrix and is followed up by managers or supervisors.

The course content, module assessment requirements and certificate details are provided on this page so employers can review them before assigning the course to staff.

Where the course relates to children, young people, schools or early years services, it should be aligned with the service's own safeguarding procedures, reporting routes, supervision arrangements and Irish regulatory expectations.

For safeguarding topics, the course should be supported by the provider's current safeguarding policy, designated person arrangements, escalation route and record-keeping requirements.

Course information

Review the course description, 5 modules, assessment requirements and duration on this page before enrolling.

Certificate and completion evidence

After successful completion of the course and assessment, the online course platform issues a certificate. It identifies Phoenix STS Ltd as the issuer and records the learner's name, course title, award date and a validation code. The supplier certificate records 3 CPD units.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Safeguarding Children Course course suitable for?

It is suitable for learners whose role, induction plan or refresher training matrix includes this topic. Employers should decide suitability by looking at the learner's duties, the people supported, the service setting and any practical skills required.

Can this online course stand on its own?

It can provide useful awareness and completion evidence, but many social care topics also require local policy instruction, supervision, practical training or competency checks. The course should be used as part of a wider training and governance process.

What evidence is available before enrolment?

The course content, module assessment requirements and certificate details are provided on this page so employers can review them before assigning the course to staff.

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