Safeguarding Children Training in brief: Safeguarding Children Training is an online CPD accredited course from ProCompliance covering the types and signs of child abuse and neglect. It takes approx. 50 minutes across 6 sections. A 20 question test follows, so learners have their certificate as soon as they pass.
Why this training matters
Everyone who works with children shares responsibility for keeping them safe and knowing what to do about a concern.
Safeguarding Children covers everyone's responsibilities and a child's rights, procedures and policies. It explains how to recognise abuse, respond to it and make a record. It then covers how to report a concern, for anyone working in education or around children.
Safeguarding Children Training at a glance
| Course | Safeguarding Children |
|---|---|
| Category | Health & Safety |
| Accreditation | CPD accredited |
| Governing framework | Working Together to Safeguard Children Read the official text |
| Further reading | NSPCC Learning: safeguarding and child protection |
| Price | Quoted for your team: credits, this course on its own, or 12 months of access to all our courses. Request a quote |
| Delivery | Online and self paced on any device, via The Globe LMS |
| Certificate | PDF issued immediately on completion, with your logo on it |
| Provider | ProCompliance Services Ltd, United Kingdom |
The duty behind this course. Every employer already owes it under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 at Section 2(2)(c), which names training in the general duty itself. Read the wording. This course sits under Working Together to Safeguard Children.680,000 working people sustained an injury at work in Great Britain, 2024/25. HSE, all industries. See the full figures.
What you will be able to do
- Understand responsibilities and best practice under the Children's and Young Persons Act 2008
- Understand how to recognise signs of abuse in Children and Young Adults
- You will understand how to handle situations where signs of abuse are present
- Understand how to report and record concerns
- Understand stages of a referral
What Safeguarding Children covers
Responsibilities
This section covers responsibilities of everyone when we look at safeguarding children, and the law around safeguarding of children.
A childs rights, procedures and policies
You will look at a child’s rights and policies and procedures in the organisations. We will also cover designated safeguard leads.
Recognising abuse
The course then covers different types of abuse and how to recognise them by identifying potential warning signs.
Responding to abuse
You will also cover correct ways to respond to abuse, and handle situations where you feel abuse may be a concern.
Making a record
Another section covers how to make a record of abuse.
section 6: Reporting a concern
You will go on to cover correct procedures to follow when reporting a concern.
Who should take Safeguarding Children Training
This course is for any employee working in an education setting or working around children.
Where this course fits
The sectors that use it most, the standard it meets and our guides to the topic.
Common questions
How can my business get Safeguarding Children training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's Safeguarding Children course. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 50 minutes, and each learner gets a certificate as soon as they pass. It carries CPD accreditation. You can also try it free first, or book a demo to see how assigning and tracking it works.
Is Safeguarding Children Training accredited?
This course is CPD.
Which regulations does Safeguarding Children Training cover?
It follows Working Together to Safeguard Children.
How long does Safeguarding Children Training take?
Approx. 50 minutes. It runs online at each person's own pace, so they can pause and resume it.
Is there a test at the end?
Yes, a 20 question test. Retakes are free, so we never charge anyone again for not passing first time.
Do learners get a certificate?
Yes. The Globe issues a certificate on completion, so you can download it as a PDF straight away. The Globe keeps it against the learner, so you can produce it later without asking them for it.
How much does Safeguarding Children Training cost?
We quote it for your team. Use credits, take this course on its own, or give your team 12 months of access to all our courses. Once we know what you need, we find the best value option for you.
