Flagship certificate
Child Protection & Safeguarding
Practical safeguarding skills for staff, volunteers, teachers and community workers who work around children.
Full module outline
- 1
Child rights and the protection framework
Taught through guided sessions, practical exercises and applied assignments drawn from real programme work.
- 2
Identifying abuse, neglect and exploitation risks
Taught through guided sessions, practical exercises and applied assignments drawn from real programme work.
- 3
Case identification, referral pathways and documentation
Taught through guided sessions, practical exercises and applied assignments drawn from real programme work.
- 4
Safeguarding policies, codes of conduct and reporting
Taught through guided sessions, practical exercises and applied assignments drawn from real programme work.
- 5
PSEA awareness and survivor-centred practice
Taught through guided sessions, practical exercises and applied assignments drawn from real programme work.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the certificate you should be able to:
- Recognise and respond to protection concerns appropriately
- Apply case referral pathways and confidentiality rules
- Draft and roll out a basic safeguarding policy
How this programme is delivered
Online
Guided sessions and assignments you can follow from anywhere with a connection.
Face-to-face
Classroom sessions at our Mile 91 learning centre, including weekend and evening options.
Blended
A mix of online study with periodic in-person workshops, field exercises and simulations.
Ready to start Child Protection & Safeguarding?
Applications for the Founding Student Intake 2026 are open. Register your interest and we will guide you to the right programme.