CSCP Safeguarding Children Level 1
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Targeted at professionals within Group B, who predominantly work with children and young people. This eLearning course is a more detailed introduction to the key aspects of child safeguarding, including the types of abuse, responding to concerns, and maintaining professional boundaries. Participants will engage with interactive content, real-life scenarios, and knowledge checks to enhance their understanding and receive certification upon completion.
In your role, you frequently interact with children and should demonstrate the following professional competencies:
- Record and share safeguarding concerns in line with best practice and information-sharing protocols.
- Apply the Threshold Guidance to assess the needs of children and their families effectively.
- Collaborate with other professionals to identify, assess, and respond to safeguarding concerns, ensuring child-centred interventions with measurable outcomes.
- Recognise the impact of parental challenges (e.g., domestic abuse, mental health issues, substance misuse, learning difficulties) on parenting capacity and child well-being.
- Understand the significance of family history and functioning in assessing risk and protective factors.
- Engage with children and families to address barriers such as lack of cooperation or superficial compliance within the safeguarding process.