Playing Safe - Safeguarding Children

Course Code: AJA4

Aim

To provide an overview of the principles and practice of effectively safeguarding children

Learning Outcomes

The course will enable learners to:

  • Help children protect themselves from abuse
  • Identify signs of possible abuse
  • Respond to a child’s disclosure of abuse
  • Report possible abuse.

Target Audience

Playworkers, Early Years Workers, Childminders.

Number of Students

Minimum:       6                                  Maximum:      20

Course Requirements

A course which was written by play and childcare workers for people who work with children and young people. Delivered by two trainers in ten hours over two days. To successfully complete the course, participants will need to:

  • Attended 10 hours of training
  • Play an active role within the sessions
  • Complete a simple assignment
  • Complete a workbook

Endorsement

This course is linked to the National Occupational Standards for Playwork and Children’s Care, Learning and Development at Level 3 and is endorsed by Skills Active

Resources

Course Materials provided. Other recommended resources on display during the course.

Courses are delivered in a fun, participative way and can be adapted to engage different target audiences. Requirements for access, timing and training space will be specified in advance. The timing of courses can be flexible to meet the needs of learners.