Understanding Safeguarding Children QLS Level 3

Course Code

SH025

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Develop your knowledge of safeguarding children with this level 3 course.

Understand the legislation and policies put in place to safeguard children.
Learn more about putting in place a child protection plan or model of need.
Study the types of abuse and the impacts on the child.
Explore how to support victims, communicate effectively with them and show empathy.

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The course will allow you to study when and where you want, at your own pace. All coursework can be submitted by either post or email making it easier and hassle-free.

All the materials will be delivered to you, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors are always a click away by email, giving you advice and helping you through your course.

Course Duration

Up to 12 months.

Course Outcome

You will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assignments.

Child protection timeline
The Children Act 1989
The Protection of Children Act 1999
The Children Act 2004
Every child matters
Childcare Act 2006
United Nations Convention in the Rights of the Child 1989
The Sex Offenders Act 1997
The Sexual Offences Act 2003
The Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004
Guidance on offences against children
Hidden harm
Working together to safeguard children
Common assessment framework
Local safeguarding children boards
Safeguarding Children and Child Protection
What is neglect?
Child protection plan
Model of need
Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (CAFCASS)
Emergency protection orders
Care and supervision orders
Social policy and social exclusion
Child poverty
Safeguarding children
Domestic abuse
Emotional abuse
Physical abuse
Effects of domestic violence on children
Impact of domestic violence on children
Parental substance misuse
Alcohol
Impact of parental substance misuse on children
Child abuse
Munchausen by proxy syndrome
Sexual abuse
Ritual abuse
Parental mental health
Depression
Personality disorders
Schizophrenia
Parental mental health: facts
Working with service users
Communication
Listening
Barriers to communication
Effective communication
Communicating with children
Clarification and challenge
Goal setting
Empathy
Values and anti-oppressive practice
Oppression
Anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice
Power
Case studies
Resources

Assessment

This course is assessed by a series of assignments, which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination is required.

Course duration

This course will take you 12 months to complete.

Study method

This course will allow you to work at home or at work. All materials for the course will be received by post. You will also get tutor support by email.

Course outcomes

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding body

This course has been endorsed by the Quality License Scheme for its high-quality. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme 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.

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