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Safeguarding courses

Safeguarding is the process of protecting children and vulnerable adults from harm. It's a responsibility that everyone has, and it is especially important for those who work in professions where they come into contact with vulnerable people. This includes teachers, social workers, nurses, doctors, and many more.

Safeguarding courses can teach you the skills and knowledge you need to identify and respond to safeguarding concerns. These courses typically cover the following topics:

- What is safeguarding and why is it important?
- The different types of abuse and how to identify them
- How to report safeguarding concerns
- Your role and responsibilities as a safeguarding professional

A safeguarding course will allow you to play a vital role in protecting children and vulnerable adults, whilst creating a safer environment for everyone. Study safeguarding online or in a classroom, and gain the skills needed to achieve your personal and professional goals today.

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  • Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Start your career in Social Care.
    • 36,091 enquiries
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    • 9 weeks · Self-paced
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    As the need for adult social care continues to rise, it's important that care workers have up-to-date support and guidance that allows them to provide the best care possible for the people they work with. If you'd like to work in adult social care, this fully online course will h …
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  • Level 2 Certificate in Dignity & Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Benefit the people you care for
    • 5,518 enquiries
    • Online
    • 6 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
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    If you work in health and social care, you need to understand the fundamentals of safeguarding in order to protect the health, well-being and human rights of the people you care for. Our level 2 certificate in Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care …
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  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Help Safeguard individuals
    • 7,995 enquiries
    • Online
    • 9 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
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    In 2019, a total of 5,738 individuals were referred to the Prevent programme, with the education sector accounting for 33% of this number. Anyone wanting to work in local authorities, schools, colleges, uniformed services or health and social care needs to be aware of safeguardin …
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  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Technology Enabled Care

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Learn about Technology in Care
    • 864 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
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    In this fast-moving world, technology plays a huge part in daily life. The care sector is no different. Technology Enabled Care (TEC) is playing an increasing role in health and social care, with over 1.7 million vulnerable people relying on TEC to support independence in their o …
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  • Level 2 Understanding Tenant Support in Social Housing

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Learn Tenant Support Skills
    • 2,162 enquiries
    • Online
    • 6 weeks · Self-paced
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    Over 4 million people in the UK live in social housing. It’s important that anyone working in this sector is equipped with the key skills to make a real difference to the lives of tenants and the communities they live in. This fully online course in Understanding Tenant Support …
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  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Learn about domestic abuse.
    • 3,341 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
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    The annual Crime Survey estimates that almost 2.5 Million adults experience domestic abuse each year. In addition, one in five children witness or experience domestic abuse in their childhood. Although it is often an under reported crime, with most cases of domestic abuse kept hi …
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  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course, with tutor support and study materials to increase your knowledge of caring for young people
    • 2,159 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 160 CPD points
    • Tutor support
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    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
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  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course, with tutor support and study materials to increase your knowledge adult social care
    • 191 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 200 CPD points
    • Tutor support
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    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
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  • Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma (Education)

    Learning Curve Group
    Become a Teacher. Pay nothing for this course if you progress onto University.
    • 4,036 enquiries
    • Online
    • 12 months · Part-time
    • Regulated qualification
    • Exam(s) included
    • Tutor support
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    If being a teacher is your dream career, or you're looking to make a career change, the Access to HE Diploma (Education) is a Level 3 qualification designed to prepare you to study a range of education related degrees. If you don't have the grades you need to apply for university …
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  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course, with tutor support and study materials to increase your knowledge of safeguarding and prevent
    • 1,425 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 135 CPD points
    • Tutor support
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    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
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  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course based remotely, with tutor support and study materials to increase your knowledge of domestic abuse
    • 521 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 135 CPD points
    • Tutor support
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    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
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  • NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course based remotely, with tutor support to help you understanding autism further into level 3
    • 463 enquiries
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    • 15 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 189 CPD points
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    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring: HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM ELIGIBLE? Aged 19+ as of 31st August 2023 Lived in the EU for the last 3 years You do not hold a level 3 (or higher) qualification in any subject, or, if you do hold a qualification of at least l …
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  • SEN (Special Education Needs) Diploma

    CPD Courses
    SEN Level 7 Advanced Diploma |*FREE PDF Certificate* |160 CPD Points |Child Protection & COVID-19 Free Courses
    • 946 students
    • Online
    • 620 hours · Self-paced
    • 160 CPD points
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    SEN Teaching Assistant **4 Courses Bundle** **FREE Child Protection**FREE Child Psychology**FREE COVID-19 Course Diploma of achievement in SEN Teaching Assistant QLS Level 7. Additional CPD Accredited SEN Teaching Assistant Certificate with 160 CPD points available withou …
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    £12 £34
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    • 2 CPD points
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    Safeguarding Children – Video Accredited CPD This is an online accredited video CPD qualification which very interactive and engaging which throws in a lot of fun as you learn along. The Safeguarding Children video course will deliver key knowledge delivers key to healthcare work …
    £12
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    Safeguarding Adults – Video Accredited CPD This is an online accredited video CPD qualification which very interactive and engaging which throws in a lot of fun as you learn along. Our Safeguarding Adults DVD includes the recent additions to Safeguarding terms, such as ‘modern sl …
    £12
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    • 2 CPD points
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    Dignity and Respect – Video Accredited CPD This is an online accredited video CPD qualification which very interactive and engaging which throws in a lot of fun as you learn along. Dignity is at the heart of person-centred care. It means treating individuals in such a way as to g …
    £12
    • 23 students
    • Online
    • 40 hours · Self-paced
    • 4 CPD points
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    Take the Child Safeguarding Course Level 3 CPD Accredited course. Study online with 12 months unlimited access. PDF Certificate Included. Complete the course anytime in 12 months. Access your course anytime, anywhere. Learn on PC, Laptop or any Smart Device. Tutor …
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    £12 £19
  • EYFS Teaching Advanced Course - Accredited Certification - Only £29 Special Offer

    eTeaching Academy
    Enrol today and receive your online training, tutor support, PDF certificate and more
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    • 70 hours · Self-paced
    • 7 CPD points
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    Take the EYFS Teaching Advanced Course Level 4 CPD Accredited course. Study online with 12 months unlimited access. PDF Certificate Included. Complete the course anytime in 12 months. Access your course anytime, anywhere. Learn on PC, Laptop or any Smart Device. T …
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  • EYFS Teaching Level 3 and Level 4 Advanced Course Only £39 Special Offer

    eTeaching Academy
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    • 61 students
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    • 140 hours · Self-paced
    • 14 CPD points
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    Take the EYFS Teaching and EYFS Teaching Advanced Course Level 3 & 4 CPD Accredited course. Study online with 12 months unlimited access. PDF Certificate Included. Complete the course anytime in 12 months. Access your course anytime, anywhere. Learn on PC, Laptop …
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    £12 £39
    • Online
    • 70 hours · Self-paced
    • 7 CPD points
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    Take the Midday Supervisor Course Level 3 CPD Accredited course. Study online with 12 months unlimited access. PDF Certificate Included. Complete the course anytime in 12 months. Access your course anytime, anywhere. Learn on PC, Laptop or any Smart Device. Tutor Su …
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    £12 £19
    • 98 students
    • Online
    • 80 hours · Self-paced
    • 8 CPD points
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    Take the Teaching Assistant Course Level 3 CPD Accredited course. Study online with 12 months unlimited access. PDF Certificate Included. Complete the course anytime in 12 months. Access your course anytime, anywhere. Learn on PC, Laptop or any Smart Device. Tutor S …
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    £12 £29
    • 925 students
    • Online
    • 240 hours · Self-paced
    • 24 CPD points
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    Take the Teaching Assistant Level 2, 3 & 4 Course CPD Accredited course. Study online with 12 months unlimited access. PDF Certificate Included. Complete the course anytime in 12 months. Access your course anytime, anywhere. Learn on PC, Laptop or any Smart Device …
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    £12 £79
    • 56 students
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    • 17 CPD points
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    Take the Teaching Assistant and Higher Learning Teaching Assistant Level 3 & 4 Course - CPD Accredited course. Study online with 12 months unlimited access. PDF Certificate Included. Complete the course anytime in 12 months. Access your course anytime, anywhere. L …
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    £12 £79
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    Take the Safeguarding Children with Disabilities Level 3 CPD Accredited course. Study online with 12 months unlimited access. PDF Certificate Included. Complete the course anytime in 12 months. Access your course anytime, anywhere. Learn on PC, Laptop or any Smart Dev …
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  • Level 5 Teaching Assistant

    Brentwood Open learning College
    Diploma QLS Level 5 | *FREE PDF Certificate* |70 CPD Points |Child Protection & Child Psychology FREE Courses
    • 132 students
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    • 450 hours · Self-paced
    • 70 CPD points
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    Teaching Assistant ** 4 Courses Bundle** **FREE Child Protection Course****FREE Child Psychology Course**FREE COVID-19 Course** Diploma in Teaching Assistant QLS Level 5. Additional CPD Accredited Teaching Assistant Certificate with 70 CPD points available with no extra s …
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FAQs

Reed Courses advertises a large variety of Safeguarding courses which are delivered by a range of learning providers. The Safeguarding courses on offer vary in time duration and study method, with many offering tutor support. Whether you want to study for a regulated qualification, or take a Safeguarding course which provides CPD points/hours or qualifications, there are a number of learning options available.

If you're looking for Safeguarding courses, you might also be interested in Social care, Health & Social Care and Child protection. These courses can be taken to further enhance your understanding of the subject. By having a broader understanding of the subject can help you to improve your professional or personal development.

In addition to free Safeguarding courses, Reed Courses also has plenty of paid for online Safeguarding courses, designed to meet all kinds of learning goals and to suit a range of preferred study methods.

Reed Courses advertises a variety of free online Safeguarding courses. Alternatively you'll be able to enrol on an online Safeguarding course of your choosing, and study entirely online. If you'd prefer an in-person learning experience, you could take a classroom Safeguarding course where you'll be taught in a classroom at a given location. Reed Courses also advertises distance learning courses and in-company Safeguarding courses from a variety of learning providers.