What you will learn
In this online Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults training, you’ll gain a solid foundation in understanding how to safeguard children and adults at risk. This course will equip you with the tools to fulfil your safeguarding responsibilities and guide you through the steps you need to take if you suspect abuse.
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Understand the safeguarding process for both adult and child protection.
- Identify and uphold your safeguarding responsibilities.
- Understand the impact of government guidance and legislation.
- Define abuse and categorise its various types.
- Recognise the distinct signs of abuse and neglect.
- Adopt a person and child-centred perspective.
- Determine when and how to disclose suspected abuse appropriately and to the correct authorities.
Modules
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1. Introduction
This module delves into exploring the terms in child and adult protection and safeguarding.
Upon completing this module, you’ll gain a clearer grasp of essential terms and phrases associated with safeguarding and child and adult protection. Familiarising yourself with these terms will allow you to contextualise the language of safeguarding more effectively.
2. Legislation and Guidance
Safeguarding and protection operate within a structured framework of guidelines and legal procedures. In this module, you’ll gain an overview of this framework and its practical applications. Additionally, this module introduces various organisations involved in safeguarding, outlining their roles and the protective guidelines they follow.
3. What is Abuse and Neglect?
For effective abuse detection, reduction and prevention, it’s essential to clearly define its nature and manifestations. Grasping the different types of abuse enhances our capability to identify its indicators.
By the end of this module, you’ll gain a clearer insight into the definition of abuse, its specific forms and how to recognise them.
4. Signs and Indicators of Abuse and Neglect
Many individuals, regardless of their age, struggle to vocalise the abuse they endure. Their anxiety might manifest as altered or challenging behaviors, which are crucial indicators of potential abuse. Perpetrators frequently conceal their actions, sometimes even presenting as caring individuals. Identifying these subtle signs can be a warning of a potentially harmful situation.
By the end of this module, you’ll have a deeper understanding of the definitions of abuse and understand how to recognise the various signs associated with different types of abuse.
5. Maintaining a Person-Centred Approach
Numerous abuse cases are reported multiple times before receiving the appropriate intervention. Adopting a person-centred approach ensures that potential victims are prioritised in safeguarding situations.
By the end of this module, you’ll gain a clearer insight into the principles of a person-centred care.
6. Responding to Concerns
This module expands on the discussions from earlier modules which emphasised effective inter-agency consultation and identifying abuse signs. While it’s important to maintain confidentiality, you must also recognise when and to whom to report to. Prompt and appropriate responses to abuse disclosures are crucial. This module guides you through the correct processes, detailing both the recommended actions and those to avoid.
By the end of the module, you’ll understand the steps to take when faced with potential abuse situations. It also includes a step-by-step guide that will assist you in addressing any concerns you encounter.
Who is this course for?
- Education staff in adult learning
- Healthcare and non-clinical staff
- Social care workers
- Carers
- Administration staff who may come into contact with children and adults at risk
- Volunteers, church leaders and charity workers who may deal with children and adults at risk
This online Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults course offers comprehensive safeguarding for children and adults at risk training, including topics from legislation to referral. It is suitable for any individual in roles or positions that may interact with children and adults at risk.
Certification
This online Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults course is accredited by The CPD Group.
Upon successful completion of this online course, you’ll be sent a personalised digital certificate as a PDF, enabling you to download and print it.
You can access a copy, reprint or download this certificate on our LMS (Learning Management System). This is your proof that you have been trained in safeguarding best practices and achieved compliance. The certificates include a verification number so anybody can authenticate the certificate’s legitimacy.
Our certifications include a renewal date but there is no legal requirement to renew your training and certificate within a specific timeframe. However, we do recommend that you arrange refresher training after 2 years as safeguarding guidance does change. You should update your safeguarding knowledge and skills regularly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Does this course qualify me to become the safeguarding lead for my organisation?
No, If you are a safeguarding lead, you must also complete an introductory safeguarding course like this one. You should also take a specific course to take on the additional responsibilities of a safeguarding lead, such as our online Safeguarding Lead Training for Children and Vulnerable Adults.
What is the difference between the terms ‘vulnerable adults’ and ‘adults at risk’?
While both terms mean the same thing, ‘vulnerable adults’ is now less commonly used and has largely been superseded by the term ‘adults at risk’. For a more detailed comparison of these terms, read our article Safeguarding Adults at Risk: A Guide.
Is this course suitable for volunteers?
Volunteers should take safeguarding courses that are appropriate to their roles and the people they work with, ie adults at risk and/or children. This safeguarding course covers the fundamental principles of safeguarding, signs of abuse and reporting procedures. It is suitable for all volunteers who work with adults at risk and children.
