New Safeguarding e-learning now available for non-clinical staff

A new edition of Level 1 Safeguarding Children and Young People elearning has been produced especially for non-clinical staff. The new edition achieves the same learning outcome, but uses less graphic imagery more appropriate for non-clinical staff.

Safeguarding Children and Young People is an elearning resource designed to help protect children and young people from harm. It helps healthcare providers ensure their teams are up to date with the issues surrounding child protection.

The elearning meets the statutory training requirements of Section 11 of the Children Act and is delivered by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health in partnership with elearning for healthcare.

It is available in 20-30 minute bite-sized sessions that can be accessed either from work or at home. The elearning covers two levels:

Level 1 – Introduction to Safeguarding Children and Young People

• A single session that covers the knowledge and competencies required for Level 1 Safeguarding. This includes recognition of the four types of child abuse and the appropriate actions healthcare staff need to take if they are concerned a child is being abused or neglected.
  Level 1 (version 2) for non-clinical staff is now available.

Level 2 – Recognition, Response and Reporting

• Three sessions that cover the knowledge and competencies required for Level 2 Safeguarding. This includes recognising child abuse, being able to document cause for concern, knowing who to inform and understanding the next steps in the child and young person protection process.

To find out more visit Safeguarding Children and Young People.