This online CSTF safeguarding children level 2 course is designed for all non-clinical and clinical staff within healthcare settings who have any level of contact with children, young people, and/or their parents/carers, or any adult who may pose a risk to children. This includes both direct and indirect contact, ensuring all staff members are equipped with the knowledge to act appropriately in safeguarding situations.

The CSTF safeguarding children level 2 online course delves into comprehensive topics designed to empower healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills needed for safeguarding children within healthcare settings:

Child maltreatment:

• An in-depth examination of various forms of child abuse and neglect, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, grooming, and exploitation. Participants will learn to identify the early signs and symptoms of maltreatment to ensure timely intervention.

Parental Impact on child wellbeing:

• Exploration of how parental or caregiver physical and mental health conditions, including substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental illness, can affect a child's emotional and physical well-being.

Professional roles and boundaries:

• Guidance on understanding and navigating the roles and responsibilities of healthcare professionals in safeguarding children, emphasising collaboration within multidisciplinary teams and multi-agency settings.

Documentation and reporting:

• Training on the proper documentation and reporting of safeguarding concerns, ensuring that records are detailed, accurate, and maintained in line with legal and organisational policies.

Legal framework and guidelines:

• Overview of key legislation and guidance relevant to child protection, including the Children Act, Female Genital Mutilation Act, Sexual Offences Act, and strategies for combating trafficking, radicalisation, and online exploitation.

Advocacy and support:

• Strategies for providing effective advocacy and support to children and young people at risk, focusing on empowering and safeguarding those who are vulnerable due to disability, immigration status, or being in care.

*This course aligns with the UK CSTF, CQC, and Care Inspectorates, ensuring it meets rigorous health and social care regulations. It offers healthcare professionals a comprehensive, regulatory-compliant education focused on child welfare and protection.

This CSTF safeguarding children level 2 online training course aims to deepen healthcare professionals' understanding of safeguarding children, enhance their ability to identify and respond to concerns and ensure they can effectively collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to protect children and young people.

This CSTF safeguarding children level 2 course will:

• Discuss how to act as an effective advocate for the child or young person.
• Establish the impact of a parent’s/carer’s physical and mental health on child wellbeing to identify a child or young person at risk.
• Review one's professional role, responsibilities, and boundaries, as well as those of colleagues in a multidisciplinary team and multi-agency setting.
• Consider when to refer to social care if there are safeguarding/child protection concerns and maintain appropriate records, including distinguishing between fact and opinion.
• Classify appropriate and relevant information and discuss it with other teams.
• Establish what constitutes child maltreatment and identify signs of child abuse or neglect.

This online CSTF safeguarding children level 2 training course is externally peer-reviewed and accredited by the CPD Certification Service. Successful completion awards a CPD certificate valid for 3 years, meeting the requirements of HealthTrust Europe (HTE), Crown Commercial Services (CCS), and the NHS Collaborative Procurement Partnership (CPP) frameworks.

The online CSTF safeguarding children level 2 training course is essential for healthcare professionals to protect children and young people in healthcare settings effectively. By addressing various forms of child maltreatment, including abuse and neglect, it equips participants to identify early signs and intervene promptly.

Understanding the impact of parental health on child well-being and navigating professional roles and boundaries are emphasised, fostering a collaborative approach within multidisciplinary teams. With a focus on documentation, legal frameworks, and advocacy, this course ensures compliance with CSTF, CQC, and UK health regulations, promoting a culture of child safety and well-being in healthcare practice.

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