Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
Overview
Learn how to protect the rights and welfare of children and vulnerable adults under your care with the Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults course. This course provides fundamental training to help learners understand their legal requirements.
This safeguarding certificate is ideal for those in teaching and childcare or those in social care roles who are required to work with vulnerable adults and children. You will learn how to identify signs of abuse or neglect, report your concerns, and what to do when an abused individual discloses personal information.
Throughout this safeguarding training, you will explore fundamental safeguarding policies and procedures and will gain a solid understanding of the legislative framework surrounding the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children.
Highlights of The Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
- Gain a solid understanding of the main principles and policies of safeguarding
- Understand your legal responsibilities when working with children and vulnerable adults
- Develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to protect the rights of children & adults under your care
- Be able to identify cases of abuse and learn how to report & respond appropriately to such cases
- Learn about the different types of abuse and neglect, and how to record your concerns
- Understand what to do when a child discloses information regarding abuse or neglect
- Learn about the Care Act 2015 and the Children Act 2004 to ensure compliance with the law
- Get an introduction to the legislative framework surrounding safeguarding children and adults
Course Design
The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace.
You are taught through a combination of
- Video lessons
- Online study materials
- Mock exams
- Multiple-choice assessment
Certification
Endorsed Certification from ABC Awards
After successfully completing the course, learners will be able to order an endorsed certificate as proof of their new qualification. Endorsed certificates can be ordered and get delivered to your home by post for only £109. There is an additional £10 postage charge for international students.
CPD Certification from One Education
After successfully completing the MCQ assessment of this course, you will qualify for the CPD Certificate from One Education, as proof of your continued professional development. Certification is available in PDF format, at the cost of £9, or a hard copy can be sent to you via post, at the cost of £15.
Endorsement
At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).
The course has been endorsed under the ABC Awards and Certa Awards Quality Licence Scheme. This means that One Education has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet defined quality criteria. The completion of this course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification* but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. The Learner Unit Summary may be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this subject. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 5 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner.
The course itself has been designed by One Education to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications. ABC Awards & Certa Awards endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met. A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.
ABC Awards and Certa Awards have long-established reputations for providing high quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. ABC Awards and Certa Awards combine over 180 years of expertise combined with a responsive, flexible and innovative approach to the needs of our customers.
Renowned for excellent customer service, and quality standards, ABC Awards and Certa Awards also offer regulated qualifications for all ages and abilities post-14; all are developed with the support of relevant stakeholders to ensure that they meet the needs and standards of employers across the UK.
This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.
*Regulated qualification refers to those qualifications that are regulated by Ofqual / CCEA / Qualification Wales
Method of Assessment
To assess your learning, you have to participate in an automated multiple choice question exam. You have to score at least 60% to pass the exam and to qualify for ABC endorsed and CPD accredited certificates. After passing the exam, you will be able to apply for a certificate.
In addition, to enhance the depth of your knowledge regarding the course and further assess your learning, you are advised to complete the assignment questions provided at the end of the course, which you can complete anytime you wish. After submitting the assignment, our expert tutor will assess your assignment and will give you feedback on your performance.
Why Study This Course
Whether you’re an existing practitioner or aspiring professional, this course will enhance your expertise and boost your CV with key skills and an endorsed qualification attesting to your knowledge.
The Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy and IT, and to be over the age of 16.
Course Curriculum
Safeguarding Children | |||
Module 01: Introduction to Safeguarding | 00:21:00 | ||
Module 02: Laws and Guidance | 00:43:00 | ||
Module 03: Child Abuse | 00:49:00 | ||
Module 04: Child Sexual Exploitation | 00:38:00 | ||
Module 05: Responding to Disclosure and Reporting | 00:25:00 | ||
Module 06: Risks and Risk Assessment | 00:16:00 | ||
Module 07: Things to Do after Referral | 00:24:00 | ||
Module 08: Record Keeping | 00:18:00 | ||
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults | |||
Module 01: An Introduction to Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults | 00:15:00 | ||
Module 02: Safeguarding Legislations | 00:25:00 | ||
Module 03: Understanding Abuse and Neglect | 00:25:00 | ||
Module 04: Safeguarding Vulnerable AdultsPolicy, Roles and Responsibilities | 00:23:00 | ||
Module 05: Understanding the Importance of Communication in Care | 00:20:00 | ||
Module 06: Sharing Information and Responding To a Disclosure | 00:20:00 | ||
Module 07: Reporting Your Concern | 00:17:00 | ||
Mock Exam | |||
Mock Exam – Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults | 00:20:00 | ||
Final Exam | |||
Final Exam – Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults | 00:20:00 | ||
Assignment | |||
Assignment – Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults | Unlimited |
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