Online Child Protection Course
This online Child Protection Course from Echo3 is a comprehensive program designed to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to effectively protect and safeguard children in Scotland.
Developed in response to the growing importance of safeguarding children in an increasingly digital world, this course is essential for professionals, volunteers, and anyone concerned with the welfare of children in Scotland.
Child Protection Course Content
UNIT 1 | INTRODUCTION
In this first unit we explore key terminology, discuss legislation and national guidance, and explain the 4Rs of safeguarding.
UNIT 2 | RECOGNISING
In unit 2 we look at how to recognise the four main categories of abuse: physical, emotional and sexual abuse, and neglect. Recognising abuse, or the potential for abuse, is the first step in protecting a child or young person.
UNIT 3 | RESPONDING
It is important that you know how to respond appropriately should a child or young people make a disclosure of abuse. This third unit will support you with this, as well as exploring some of the reasons why a child may notfeel able to tell anyone about the abuse they are experiencing.
UNIT 4 | REPORTING
Finally we explore when and what to report, as well as who to report to.
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 2021
- To gain the certificate you must complete the assessment which involves 20 questions.
- You can access our LMS any time to reprint certificates, check and set pass marks and act as proof of a commitment to ongoing legal compliance.
- The online Child Protection certificate is valid for 3 years.
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What are the course learning outcomes?
Participants can expect to achieve the following learning outcomes:
- Understanding Child Protection Laws, gain an understanding of the legal framework related to child protection in Scotland.
- Recognising Signs of Abuse and Neglect, recognise signs and indicators of child abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
- Reporting Procedures, learn to navigate reporting procedures and responsibilities when concerns about a child’s safety or well-being arise.
- Risk Assessment, assess the level of risk to a child and make informed decisions regarding intervention.
- Collaboration, know the importance of collaborating with other stakeholders involved in child protection.
- Safeguarding Best Practice, develop a proactive approach to preventing harm to children through safeguarding practices and policies.
Who should take Child Protection training?
Groups of people who should take a Child Protection course in Scotland include:
- Teachers and Educational Staff
- Social Workers
- Healthcare Professionals
- Childcare Workers
- Volunteers and Youth Workers
- Community Leaders and Advocates
- Anyone Concerned with Child Welfare
What are child protection laws?
The Scottish Government is responsible for child protection in Scotland. It sets out policy, legislation and statutory guidance on how the child protection system should work.
The national approach to improving outcomes for children and young people in Scotland is Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC) (Scottish Government, 2015). This provides a framework for those working with children and their families to provide the right support at the right time.
The key guidance for anyone working with children is the National guidance for child protection in Scotland 2021 (Scottish Government, 2021). This guidance describes the responsibilities and expectations for all involved in protecting children and will support the care and protection of children.
If you work with children outside of Scotland the online Safeguarding course is more appropriate.
