LCPS Level 3 Safeguarding Children

The Level 3 Safeguarding Children course is designed for professionals working with children and young people in various settings, such as education, social services, healthcare, and law enforcement. It provides a comprehensive understanding of safeguarding principles and equips learners with the knowledge and skills needed to identify, respond to, and prevent child abuse and neglect. This course is ideal for individuals who already have basic knowledge of safeguarding and want to deepen their understanding of child protection issues, policies, and procedures.

Overview

By the end of the course, learners will:

• Understand the Safeguarding Framework
• Identify the signs of abuse.
• Understand the role of professionals in safeguarding.
• Know How to Respond to Safeguarding Concerns
• Promote child welfare and well-being.
• Understand Multi-Agency Collaboration
• Maintain Professional Boundaries and Confidentiality
• Support Children in Difficult Circumstances
• Promote a Safe Environment for Children

Duration

Online 1 - 2 Hours

Learning Aims & Outcome

This can include a variety of tasks, such as:

• Legal and Ethical Duties to Safeguard Children
• Duty to Report and Take Action
• Advanced Safeguarding Practice
• The Four Categories of Abuse under Working Together to Safeguard Children
• Types and Indicators of Specific Risks in Child Safeguarding
• Types and Indicators of Specific Risks in Child Safeguarding
• The Role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
• Roles and Responsibilities of Front-Line Staff in Safeguarding Children
• Multi-Agency Working and Professional Challenge
• What to Do If a Child Discloses Abuse
• Responding to Non-Verbal Indicators or Concerns

Assesment

The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked 20 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 100%. The answers are marked automatically so you will instantly know whether you have passed. If you don’t pass don’t worry! You can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.