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Child Protection Course

Online Child Protection course for everyone working or volunteering with children in Scotland.   Learn how to identify and respond appropriately to a safeguarding concern.

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The Echo3 Online Child Protection Course is a comprehensive programme designed to equip individuals in Scotland with the essential knowledge needed to effectively safeguard and protect children.

National Guidance for the Protection of Children in Scotland mandates that anyone working or volunteering with children or young people must be able to recognise signs of abuse, respond appropriately, and follow their organisation’s safeguarding procedures.

To meet this requirement, all individuals in Scotland who work or volunteer with children and young people are expected to complete suitable child protection training.

The Echo3 Child Protection Course provides this vital awareness training and is designed for all staff, excluding those with designated child protection responsibilities, who require more advanced training.

For those working or volunteering with children or young people in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland, the Echo3 Safeguarding course is more suitable.

Safeguarding Course Saltire Child Protection

Child Protection Course Certificate

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  • Written in compliance with the The Children (Scotland) Act 1995
  • Developed by qualified health and safety professionals Accredited by CPD – learn more about CPD here
  • Last Updated August 2025
  • To gain the certificate you must complete the assessment which involves 15 questions.
  • The online Child Protection certificate is valid for 3 years.

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Course Content

UNIT 1

Introduction

Introduces the fundamentals of safeguarding, covering key terminology, the definitions of safeguarding and abuse, the importance of an unbiased approach, the 4Rs of safeguarding, and an overview of relevant legislation and national guidance.

UNIT 2

Recognising Signs of Abuse

How to identify the signs of abuse and neglect, including physical, sexual, emotional abuse, and neglect, as well as recognising indicators of other forms of abuse that may affect children and vulnerable individuals.

UNIT 3

Responding to a Child’s Disclosure

How to respond appropriately when a child discloses abuse. It covers individual and organisational responsibilities, effective ways to handle disclosures, common barriers to both disclosing and responding.

UNIT 4

Reporting and Recording

Explains the importance of accurate reporting and recording in safeguarding, including what to report, when and who to report to, and how to properly document concerns to ensure appropriate action is taken.

Assessment

  • Complete a 15-question, multiple-choice quiz at the end of the course
  • Achieve a minimum score of 80% to receive your certificate by email
  • Free unlimited retakes — revisit the course and retry the quiz if needed
  • A posted certificate is available for £9
  • The Echo3 Child Protection (Scotland) certificate is valid for 3 years

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Have any questions about our training or services?

Email us at info@echo-3.co.uk today!