The Safeguarding Children for Volunteers eLearning course include the following:

• Introduction
• Chapter 1 - Key definition
• Chapter 2 - Importance of safeguarding children
• Chapter 3 - Safeguarding for staff and volunteers
• Chapter 4 - Child abuse
• Chapter 5 - Factors contributing to abuse
• Chapter 6 - Types of child abuse
• Chapter 7 - Case studies
• Chapter 8 - Effects of child abuse
• Chapter 9 - Your role in safeguarding children
• Chapter 10 - Sharing information
• Chapter 11 - Module summary

This online Safeguarding Children for Volunteers course is suitable for all staff, including unpaid and voluntary staff working with children, young people and/or their parents/carers and/or any adult who could pose a risk to children.

The aims of this Safeguarding Children for Volunteers online training course are to:

• Realise that safeguarding children is everyone’s right.
• Conscientise volunteers on the types of abuse and factors contributing to abuse.
• Understand the effects of child abuse.

On completion of Safeguarding Children for Volunteers this e-Learning course, the learner will be able to:

• Explain the need to safeguard children and young people.
• Outline the responsibilities of safeguarding staff and volunteers.
• State the relevant factors contributing to child abuse.
• List the different types of abuse against children and young adults.
• Discuss the effects of child abuse.

On completion of this Safeguarding Children for Volunteers E-learning course, the learner will be able to:

• Describe the different forms of child abuse. 
• Explain the impact of abuse on a child or young person.
• Indicate what you should do if you do have concerns about child abuse.
• Describe the risks associated with the internet and online social networking.
• Explain what the term 'looked-after child' means.
• Recognise the possible signs of child abuse that you might come across in your volunteering role.
• Discuss the factors that may contribute to child abuse.

Safeguarding Children for Volunteers – Online Training Course – Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.