Safeguarding Children Training
Learn essential skills to protect children from harm, recognise safeguarding concerns, and respond appropriately. This training enhances awareness, promotes safety, and supports legal responsibilities in child protection environments.
Safeguarding Children Training
1 Year Access 
Intermediate 
22 Students -
1 hour, 24 minutes
Course Overview
Every professional who is associated with children bears some responsibility for their safety, but safety knowledge is frequently assumed rather than properly taught. This safeguarding children training course addresses this directly by providing learners with a clear, systematic grasp of child protection principles based on UK legislation and practice.
The course curriculum covers essential modules including Why We Need to Safeguard Children, Child Protection History and Laws in the UK, and the Danger of Child Abuse and Exploitation. It builds understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, legal frameworks, and effective protection strategies to improve welfare outcomes for vulnerable Children. The Training ensures compliance and awareness.
Additional modules focus on Assessing Risks and Responding to Disclosure, Keeping Records and Identifying Trafficking, and Supporting Children's Mental Health and Basic Needs. This Safeguarding Training enhances reporting accuracy, protection measures, and child welfare support, ensuring professionals can respond effectively to abuse concerns and prevention challenges. It prepares learners for real-world safeguarding situations.
The course was audited and updated on: 12th August, 2026
Learning Outcomes
- Understand why safeguarding children is a shared professional responsibility.
- Understand the history and legislation behind UK child protection.
- Recognise signs of child abuse and exploitation accurately.
- Assess risk and respond appropriately to a child's disclosure.
- Keep accurate safeguarding records and identify signs of trafficking.
- Support children's mental health and basic wellbeing needs.
Key Features of This Course
- CPD QS accredited recognised certification
- Covers UK-specific child protection law and legislative history.
- Concise course length of 1 hour 24 minutes of focused training across six modules
- Designed for efficient learning without sacrificing essential knowledge
- Delivered by One Education, an Association of Healthcare Trainers (AoHT) member, ensuring compliance with healthcare safety standards
- No formal assessment required to complete the course.
- Beginner-friendly course requiring no previous experience
Assessment & Certification
Training Format
This safeguarding children training course is delivered through structured video modules that learners can work through at their own pace. The self-paced format allows full flexibility, meaning there are no live sessions or fixed timetables to follow, making it accessible to those balancing study with work or other commitments.
Assessment
No formal assessment or examination is required to complete this course.
Learners simply work through all six modules at their own pace.
Certificates are issued upon successful completion of the course content.
CPD QS Certificate
PDF certificate, available for £9.
Printed hard copy available for £15.
Issued by CPD Quality Standards (CPD QS), a widely recognised UK accreditation body.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this safeguarding children training course. It's open to anyone with a basic understanding of English, numeracy, and IT, regardless of prior safeguarding experience or professional background.
Who Is This Course For?
- Teachers, teaching assistants, and school support staff.
- Childcare workers and early years practitioners.
- Healthcare professionals working with children and young people.
- Volunteers and staff at youth or community organisations.
- Parents, carers, or guardians wanting a stronger understanding of safeguarding.
Career Opportunities
- Safeguarding Officer: £22k to £32k/year
- Designated Safeguarding Lead (School): £28k to £42k/year
- Family Support Worker: £20k to £28k/year
- Child Protection Officer: £24k to £34k/year
- Youth Worker: £18k to £26k/year
Note: Salary figures are indicative only. Actual earnings may vary depending on experience, location, employer, and professional qualifications. Completion of this course does not guarantee employment or a specific salary level.
Why People Choose One Education for Their Career
Thousands of learners trust One Education to support their professional development, and their feedback speaks for itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifications do I need to be a safeguarding officer?
There’s no single mandatory qualification, though most employers expect relevant safeguarding training alongside a satisfactory DBS check, with more senior roles, such as Designated Safeguarding Lead, often requiring additional specialist training.
Is safeguarding children training a legal requirement in the UK?
Safeguarding training itself isn’t mandated by a single law, but organisations working with children have statutory duties under the Children Act 1989 and Children Act 2004, and safeguarding training is widely expected to meet these obligations.
Who needs safeguarding children training?
Anyone working or volunteering with children, including teachers, healthcare staff, childcare workers, and youth workers, is generally expected to complete safeguarding training relevant to their role.
How much does a safeguarding officer earn in the UK?
Safeguarding-related roles typically range from £18k to £42k per year, depending on the specific role, sector, and level of responsibility.
How long does a safeguarding course take?
This safeguarding children training takes just 1 hour and 24 minutes to complete across six modules, though duration can vary depending on the course provider and level of detail covered.
Course Curriculum
| Module 01: Why We Need to Safeguard Children | |||
| Why We Need to Safeguard Children | 00:13:00 | ||
| Module 02: Child Protection History and Laws in the UK | |||
| Child Protection History and Laws in the UK | 00:13:00 | ||
| Module 03: The Danger of Child Abuse and Exploitation | |||
| The Danger of Child Abuse and Exploitation | 00:19:00 | ||
| Module 04: Assessing Risks and Responding to Disclosure | |||
| Assessing Risks and Responding to Disclosure | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 05: Keeping Records and Identifying Trafficking | |||
| Keeping Records and Identifying Trafficking | 00:11:00 | ||
| Module 06: Supporting Children's Mental Health and Basic Needs | |||
| Supporting Children’s Mental Health and Basic Needs | 00:13:00 | ||
| Order Your Certificate | |||
| Order Your Certificate Now | 00:00:00 | ||
Safeguarding Children Training