Safeguarding And Protection Of Children And Young People
Gain confidence and progress your skills in safeguarding children and young people. This course deepens your understanding aligned with sector best practice. Study flexibly at your own pace, enhancing your professional value across UK workplaces.
Overview
What You’ll Learn From Safeguarding And Protection Of Children And Young People
Overview
The Safeguarding And Protection Of Children And Young People course is a CPD-accredited online programme designed for UK learners ready to enhance their professional capabilities. It offers flexible study tailored to those working or aspiring to work in child-focused roles. This course helps you build essential knowledge to support your career progression in this vital area.
As responsibilities grow, so does the need for informed, ethical decision-making. This course deepens your understanding of safeguarding principles and their practical application. You’ll gain confidence in recognising risks and promoting wellbeing according to sector expectations, improving your professional effectiveness and judgement.
Learners include early years practitioners, support workers, and those seeking to broaden their skills in child protection. The course offers a credible, skills-based learning pathway with full online access and dedicated support to fit your schedule.
Key highlights:
- Fully CPD-accredited for professional development
- 100% online, self-paced study with 12 months’ access
- Practical focus on safeguarding and child welfare skills
- Flexible learning tailored to UK sector standards
- Includes assessment with instant feedback
- Recognised by UK employers for CPD value
- Supportive learner resources and tutor access
Accreditation & Recognition
This Safeguarding And Protection Of Children And Young People is fully CPD-accredited, ensuring your qualification meets trusted professional standards for relevant fields. It is widely recognised by UK employers as a benchmark for continuing professional development and compliance training. Earn a CPD Accredited certificate to showcase your knowledge and skills
- 100% online, self-paced study with 12 months’ access
- Includes online multiple-choice exam and optional reflective portfolio
- Order a CPD-accredited digital certificate (optional printed version available for £24.99)
- Recognised by UK employers and globally trusted certification
Assessment & Certification
Your progress in this Safeguarding And Protection Of Children And Young People is measured through an online multiple-choice assessment with a 60% pass mark and instant results. Learners can retake the exam for free, ensuring full understanding before completion. Upon passing, you can order a PDF version of the CPD Accredited certificate, verifying your learning achievement and continued professional development aligned with industry knowledge standards. You can also order a hardcopy certificate for £24.99 to boost your credibility and showcase your achievement. This qualification includes no hidden fees and is recognised by UK employers as evidence of structured learning and professional growth.
Who Is This Course For?
- Aspiring professionals in childcare and youth services
- Early years practitioners seeking safeguarding skills
- Support workers involved in children’s wellbeing
- Education assistants and learning mentors
- Social care staff focusing on child protection
- Volunteers working with children and young people
Career Opportunities & Progression
- Early Years Practitioner: £17,000–£22,000
- Childcare Support Worker: £16,000–£20,000
- Youth Support Worker: £18,000–£23,000
- Learning Mentor: £18,000–£24,000
- Child Welfare Assistant: £17,500–£22,500
- Family Support Worker: £19,000–£25,000
Key Skills You’ll Gain
- Confident safeguarding decision-making
- Effective communication with children and carers
- Practical understanding of child development
- Leadership in promoting child welfare
- Collaborative teamwork in childcare settings
- Inclusive practice and behaviour support
- Health, safety, and wellbeing management
- Supporting additional needs with empathy
Why Study with Royal Open College
Royal Open College is a trusted CPD-accredited training provider dedicated to helping professionals build confidence, leadership, and compliance in the UK job sector. Our expert-led online courses are designed to fit around your lifestyle, giving you the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime. CPD-accredited and employer-recognised qualifications trusted across the UK
Enrol today to build confidence and develop practical skills in Safeguarding And Protection Of Children And Young People with this CPD-accredited course, designed to strengthen your understanding and real-world application.
- Expert tutors with essential real-world experience
- 100% online learning with UK-based learner support
- Affordable, transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- Trusted by thousands of UK learners and global professionals
Course Curriculum for Safeguarding And Protection Of Children And Young People
Understand the workforce roles and responsibilities. Explore the core values that guide child-focused work.
Module 02: Child Development Fundamentals
Learn key stages of child growth and development. Recognise factors influencing healthy development.
Module 03: Safeguarding Essentials
Identify safeguarding principles and responsibilities. Understand risk factors and protection strategies.
Module 04: Promoting Health and Wellbeing
Explore ways to support children’s physical and emotional health. Learn approaches to maintain wellbeing.
Module 05: Effective Communication
Understand communication techniques with children and families. Develop skills for clear, respectful dialogue.
Module 06: Inclusive Practices
Learn to create inclusive environments for all children. Understand diversity and equality in care settings.
Module 07: Positive Behaviour Support
Explore strategies for encouraging positive behaviour. Learn to manage challenging behaviour effectively.
Module 08: Playing and Learning Method
Understand the role of play in learning. Discover methods to support development through play.
Module 09: Teamwork in Childcare
Learn effective collaboration techniques. Understand the value of multi-agency working.
Module 10: Health and Safety
Understand health and safety requirements in childcare. Learn to identify and manage hazards.
Module 11: Supporting Additional Needs
Recognise diverse needs and disabilities. Explore support strategies tailored to individuals.
Module 12: Early Years Foundation
Learn the framework supporting early years practice. Understand its application in childcare settings.
Module 13: Adolescent Support
Explore challenges faced by adolescents. Learn supportive approaches to teenage wellbeing.
Module 14: Family Engagement
Understand the importance of family involvement. Develop skills to build positive partnerships.
Curriculum
- 3 Sections
- 16 Lessons
- Lifetime Access
- Safeguarding And Protection Of Children And Young People14
- 1.1Module 02: Child Development Fundamentals
- 1.2Module 01: Introduction to the Children & Young People’s Workforce
- 1.3Module 03: Safeguarding Essentials
- 1.4Module 04: Promoting Health and Wellbeing
- 1.5Module 05: Effective Communication
- 1.6Module 06: Inclusive Practices
- 1.7Module 07: Positive Behaviour Support
- 1.8Module 08: Playing and Learning Method
- 1.9Module 09: Teamwork in Childcare
- 1.10Module 10: Health and Safety
- 1.11Module 11: Supporting Additional Needs
- 1.12Module 12: Early Years Foundation
- 1.13Module 13: Adolescent Support
- 1.14Module 14: Family Engagement
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Course Features
- Lectures 16
- Quiz 0
- Duration 4 hours 40 minutes
- Skill level All Levels
- Language English
- Students 687
- Assessments Yes
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