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Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults

People who work in health and social care often work with patients, who for a range of reasons, may be less able to protect themselves from neglect, harm or abuse. Adult safeguarding is a way of working and thinking that protects adults with care and support needs and every worker has a part to play. This course is designed to help you.

Learn at your own pace during this exciting animated explainer course. The interactive course allows you to navigate the different sections which include an animated explainer videos and quiz sections to test your knowledge.

Each topic ends with a takeaway focusing on the main learning objective. If you’re in a rush, you can click on a specific topic you’d like to find out about – or alternatively you can watch the full course. 

 

Modules

Safeguarding Adults

  • Introduction to Safeguarding Adults
  • Shocking Statistics
  • Safeguarding and the law
  • Principles of Safeguarding
  • What you need to know
  • What does harm look like
  • Types of Abuse
  • Protecting People
  • Risk Management
  • Reporting Abuse
  • Final Summary

Safeguarding Children

  • Safeguarding Children Trailer
  • Why Safeguarding is Important
  • Types of Child Abuse
  • Effects of Abuse
  • Who Can Abuse a Child
  • What Type Of Child May Be Abused
  • Children's Rights
  • Child Protection and Safeguarding
  • Raising Concerns
  • Legislation and Safeguarding
  • Safeguarding Children Final Summary

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements in order for you to begin this course.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

At the end of this course there is an assessment which you can take in your own time.

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)

learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK

  • Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
  • learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
  • Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
  • 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
  • Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.

This course is for anyone in health and social care who works with patients, who for a range of reasons, may be less able to protect themselves from neglect, harm or abuse.

It is everyone’s responsibility to keep children and young people safe, so this course is applicable for all employees, at all levels.

It is particularly focused at employees who come into contact with children as part of their job.

Frequently Asked Questions

The safeguarding training course is intended for anyone working in health, social care or education who comes into contact with children, young people or vulnerable adults. Because it covers both adult and child protection, the safeguarding course suits employees at all levels, from care workers and support staff through to managers and professionals.
In this safeguarding course you will build understanding of your duty of care, legal responsibilities, and how to spot signs of harm or abuse. The safeguarding training course teaches you how to respond, raise concerns, share information safely, and support those who may be at risk. You’ll gain knowledge relevant to both children and vulnerable adults so you are confident in recognising abuse, escalation procedures, and safeguarding best practice.
Yes, this safeguarding training course is fully online. You’ll study through an interactive learning portal, using animated explainer videos and quizzes, and complete the assessment at your own pace.
The safeguarding course explores both adult and child safeguarding. Modules include introduction to safeguarding adults, principles of safeguarding, what abuse looks like, risk management and reporting abuse. On the children’s side, it covers types of child abuse, effects of abuse, children’s rights, legislation, who may abuse a child, raising concerns, and child protection procedures.
From a career perspective, this safeguarding training course adds credibility to your professional profile. It demonstrates you’re committed to safeguarding best practice and work-ready for roles in health, social care, education or any setting where you might come into contact with children, young people or vulnerable adults.
  • SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 21st July
  • SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 21st July

Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults

People who work in health and social care often work with patients, who for a range of reasons, may be less able to protect themselves from neglect, harm or abuse. Adult safeguarding is a way of working and thinking that protects adults with care and support needs and every worker has a part to play. This course is designed to help you.

Learn at your own pace during this exciting animated explainer course. The interactive course allows you to navigate the different sections which include an animated explainer videos and quiz sections to test your knowledge.

Each topic ends with a takeaway focusing on the main learning objective. If you’re in a rush, you can click on a specific topic you’d like to find out about – or alternatively you can watch the full course. 

 

Modules

Safeguarding Adults

  • Introduction to Safeguarding Adults
  • Shocking Statistics
  • Safeguarding and the law
  • Principles of Safeguarding
  • What you need to know
  • What does harm look like
  • Types of Abuse
  • Protecting People
  • Risk Management
  • Reporting Abuse
  • Final Summary

Safeguarding Children

  • Safeguarding Children Trailer
  • Why Safeguarding is Important
  • Types of Child Abuse
  • Effects of Abuse
  • Who Can Abuse a Child
  • What Type Of Child May Be Abused
  • Children's Rights
  • Child Protection and Safeguarding
  • Raising Concerns
  • Legislation and Safeguarding
  • Safeguarding Children Final Summary

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements in order for you to begin this course.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Excellent Marking

Assessment

At the end of this course there is an assessment which you can take in your own time.

Qualifications

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)

learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK

  • Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
  • learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
  • Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
  • 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
  • Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.

This course is for anyone in health and social care who works with patients, who for a range of reasons, may be less able to protect themselves from neglect, harm or abuse.

It is everyone’s responsibility to keep children and young people safe, so this course is applicable for all employees, at all levels.

It is particularly focused at employees who come into contact with children as part of their job.

Frequently Asked Questions

The safeguarding training course is intended for anyone working in health, social care or education who comes into contact with children, young people or vulnerable adults. Because it covers both adult and child protection, the safeguarding course suits employees at all levels, from care workers and support staff through to managers and professionals.
In this safeguarding course you will build understanding of your duty of care, legal responsibilities, and how to spot signs of harm or abuse. The safeguarding training course teaches you how to respond, raise concerns, share information safely, and support those who may be at risk. You’ll gain knowledge relevant to both children and vulnerable adults so you are confident in recognising abuse, escalation procedures, and safeguarding best practice.
Yes, this safeguarding training course is fully online. You’ll study through an interactive learning portal, using animated explainer videos and quizzes, and complete the assessment at your own pace.
The safeguarding course explores both adult and child safeguarding. Modules include introduction to safeguarding adults, principles of safeguarding, what abuse looks like, risk management and reporting abuse. On the children’s side, it covers types of child abuse, effects of abuse, children’s rights, legislation, who may abuse a child, raising concerns, and child protection procedures.
From a career perspective, this safeguarding training course adds credibility to your professional profile. It demonstrates you’re committed to safeguarding best practice and work-ready for roles in health, social care, education or any setting where you might come into contact with children, young people or vulnerable adults.
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