Children First

Children First Online Training

Develop the knowledge and understanding needed to safeguard children, respond appropriately to child protection concerns, and support safer care practices within healthcare and social care settings.

This Children First Online Training course is designed for healthcare professionals, care staff, support workers, and anyone working with children or vulnerable families who has a responsibility to protect children from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and harm.

The course provides essential guidance on child protection responsibilities, recognising abuse, responding to disclosures, safeguarding procedures, online safety, and working collaboratively with families and safeguarding agencies.

Online Children First Training for Healthcare and Care Staff

This online Children First training module helps healthcare and care professionals strengthen their safeguarding awareness while promoting child-centred care and safer professional practice.

The course focuses on recognising child abuse, responding to concerns appropriately, safeguarding responsibilities, reporting procedures, risk assessments, online safety awareness, and multi-agency working.

Who Should Complete This Course?

This course is suitable for:

Nurses
Healthcare Assistants
Support Workers
Care Home Staff
Social Care Workers
Community Care Staff
School and Education Staff
Early Years Staff
Mental Health Staff
Allied Healthcare Professionals
Anyone working with children or vulnerable families

Course Duration
Approximately 1 hour online learning
Self-paced training
Accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile
1 CPD point awarded
Certificate issued on successful completion
6 months access from the date of purchase

Course Aim

The aim of this course is to provide healthcare and care professionals with the knowledge and understanding required to recognise safeguarding concerns, respond appropriately to disclosures, protect children from harm, and follow child protection procedures confidently and professionally.

What You Will Learn

By the end of the course learners will be able to:

Understand the importance of safeguarding children within healthcare settings
Understand the roles and responsibilities of healthcare workers in child protection
Recognise the signs and indicators of child abuse and neglect
Understand reporting procedures for safeguarding concerns
Respond appropriately to disclosures of abuse
Conduct risk assessments and support safety planning
Work effectively with families and parents
Recognise online risks and digital safeguarding concerns
Promote child-centred safeguarding approaches
Apply safeguarding principles within professional practice

Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Children First

Understand the importance of safeguarding children within healthcare and care environments.

Topics include:
Overview of Children First guidance
Child protection legislation in Ireland and Wales
Safeguarding responsibilities
Protecting children from harm
Professional accountability
Child-centred care approaches
Module 2: Recognising Child Abuse

Develop awareness of different forms of abuse and their impact on children.

Topics include:
Physical abuse
Emotional abuse
Sexual abuse
Neglect
Signs and indicators of abuse
Impact of abuse on children’s wellbeing and development
Module 3: Reporting Child Protection Concerns

Learn how to report safeguarding concerns appropriately and professionally.

Topics include:
Reporting procedures in Ireland and Wales
Legal safeguarding responsibilities
Confidentiality and information sharing
Referral pathways
Working with safeguarding agencies
Professional documentation
Module 4: Responding to Disclosures

Understand how to respond safely and supportively when a child discloses abuse.

Topics include:
Effective communication skills
Child-centred responses
Supporting and reassuring children
Listening without judgement
Recording disclosures accurately
Escalating concerns appropriately
Module 5: Risk Assessment and Safety Planning

Develop understanding of safeguarding risk assessments and protective planning.

Topics include:
Identifying children at risk
Conducting safeguarding risk assessments
Developing safety plans
Reducing safeguarding risks
Multi-agency safeguarding approaches
Supporting safer care environments
Module 6: Working with Families and Parents

Learn how to work respectfully and professionally with families and carers.

Topics include:
Supporting families sensitively
Balancing child and parent rights
Professional communication
Providing safeguarding guidance
Signposting support services
Family-centred safeguarding approaches
Module 7: Safeguarding Online and Digital Safety

Understand online risks affecting children and young people.

Topics include:
Online safeguarding risks
Digital safety awareness
Online abuse and exploitation
Social media risks
Promoting safe internet use
Recognising warning signs
Module 8: Case Studies and Practical Application

Apply safeguarding knowledge to practical healthcare and care scenarios.

Topics include:
Real-life safeguarding case studies
Safeguarding decision-making
Professional reflection
Applying safeguarding procedures
Identifying areas for improvement
Developing confidence in safeguarding practice
Assessment and Certification

Learners will complete an end of course assessment to test their understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, child protection procedures, reporting concerns, and responding to disclosures appropriately.

Upon successful completion, learners will receive a Children First Online Training certificate.

CPD Information
1 CPD point awarded
Supports Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) continuing professional development requirements
Nursing CPD Requirements

Nurses are required to complete 35 hours of relevant CPD during their three-year revalidation period. Of these 35 hours:

A minimum of 20 hours should involve participatory learning
CPD activities should support safe and effective practice
Learning should remain relevant to professional responsibilities
UK and Ireland Guidance and References

This course aligns with current safeguarding guidance including:

Children First guidance
Working Together to Safeguard Children
Safeguarding legislation in Ireland and Wales
Care Quality Commission (CQC) expectations
Child protection and information sharing guidance
NMC Code of Conduct
Why Choose This Course?
Designed specifically for healthcare and care professionals
Flexible online learning
Supports safer safeguarding practice
Improves confidence in recognising abuse indicators
Covers reporting and referral procedures
Promotes child-centred and family-focused care
Instant certification on completion
Additional Information

If you need more information about this course, please contact Train Healthcare
directly:

Telephone: 0208 3266 704
Email: contact@trainhealthcare.com

Please note that refunds are not available for online training purchases.

Enrol Online Today

Strengthen your safeguarding knowledge, improve child protection awareness, and develop confidence in recognising and responding to safeguarding concerns with Children First Online Training today.