Our Advanced Safeguarding Children Certification Course equips you with the advanced safeguarding knowledge, legal understanding and professional judgement required to protect children and young people across UK education, health, social care and community settings.

This Advanced Safeguarding Children course goes beyond basic awareness, developing your ability to identify abuse early, assess risk accurately, respond to disclosures confidently, and act in line with UK safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.

You will gain a clear understanding of safeguarding versus child protection, alongside in-depth coverage of the Children Act 1989, Children Act 2004, and Children and Social Work Act 2017 — ensuring your safeguarding practice aligns with current UK legal and professional expectations.

Through this Advanced Safeguarding Children online course, you will learn to recognise and respond to neglect, physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, child trafficking, bullying and child sexual exploitation (CSE). You will also explore why some children are more vulnerable, including those affected by disability, family breakdown, trauma and social exclusion.

A key focus of this safeguarding training is spotting early warning signs. You will develop confidence in recognising behavioural and emotional indicators of abuse, such as withdrawn behaviour, fearfulness, disorientation, restricted movement, and age-inappropriate sexualised behaviour.

You will also master risk assessment frameworks, understand the single assessment process, and learn how to respond appropriately to disclosures, including accurate record-keeping, referrals to social care, and post-referral responsibilities.

By enrolling in this CPD-accredited Advanced Safeguarding Children Certification, you gain the professional confidence, legal awareness and safeguarding competence required to protect children effectively and responsibly in UK-based roles.

Course Overview

• Career-focused Advanced Safeguarding Children Certification for UK professionals
• Fully online safeguarding course with 365-day flexible access
• CPD-accredited safeguarding training aligned with UK legislation
• Covers safeguarding law, guidance and statutory responsibilities
• In-depth training on identifying all forms of child abuse
• Teaches behavioural indicators and disclosure response techniques
• Includes risk assessment, reporting and record-keeping procedures
• Designed for education, health, social care and safeguarding roles

By the end of this Advanced Safeguarding Children Course, you will be able to:

• Understand safeguarding principles and how they differ from child protection
• Apply UK safeguarding legislation confidently in professional settings
• Identify signs of neglect, physical, emotional and sexual abuse
• Recognise indicators of child trafficking and exploitation
• Understand why some children are more at risk than others
• Assess safeguarding risks using structured frameworks
• Respond calmly and effectively to disclosures of abuse
• Make appropriate referrals to social care and safeguarding agencies
• Maintain accurate safeguarding records and documentation
• Fulfil responsibilities following referral and intervention

• Advanced safeguarding awareness
• Child protection risk assessment skills
• Abuse identification and early intervention
• Professional disclosure response techniques
• Legal and statutory safeguarding compliance
• Accurate safeguarding record-keeping
• Ethical decision-making in child protection
• Professional confidence in safeguarding roles
  

This Advanced Safeguarding Children Certification is ideal for:

• Teachers and teaching assistants
• Early years practitioners and nursery staff
• SEN professionals and support workers
• Social care and youth workers
• Healthcare assistants and care staff
• Designated safeguarding leads (DSLs)
• Volunteers working with children
• Parents and carers seeking safeguarding knowledge
• Career changers entering safeguarding-focused roles

When you enrol with Teachers Training, you benefit from:

• A dedicated UK education and safeguarding training platform
• 24/7 tutor and technical support
• Interactive, professionally designed online content
• Affordable pricing with no hidden costs
• Courses aligned with UK safeguarding frameworks
• 100% online learning with flexible deadlines
• Instant access after enrolment

There are no formal entry requirements for this Advanced Safeguarding Children Course.

To enrol, you should:

• Have a genuine interest in child safeguarding
• Possess a basic understanding of the English language
• Be motivated and committed to learning

No prior safeguarding qualifications or experience are required.

After completing this Advanced Safeguarding Children Certification, you can progress into roles such as:

• Safeguarding Officer
• Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
• Teaching Assistant
• SEN Support Worker
• Youth Worker
• Social Care Assistant
• Healthcare Support Worker
• Family Support Worker

This course also strengthens safeguarding competence within existing roles.

The assessment is straightforward; you need to complete the assignment questions that will be provided to you at the end of this  course, you can complete the assignment anytime you want. After you complete and submit your assignment, our tutors will assess your assignment and give you feedback if needed. 

After your assignment has been assessed and you have passed, you will be qualified and will be able to apply for a course completion certificate.

Upon completing the course and passing the final assessment, you will be eligible to receive a CPD QS Accredited Certificate from The Teachers Training, which demonstrates your professional knowledge and career readiness. You can select your preferred certificate option at discounted rates, with the Digital CPD Certificate (PDF) available for only £6.99, the Printed Hardcopy Certificate for only £9.99, or both the Digital and Printed Certificates together for just £11.99. This certification will significantly strengthen your CV and enhance your credibility within the education sector. Please note that discounted certificate pricing is available for a limited time only, so be sure to secure your certificate before the offer ends.