Safeguarding of Adults and Children Awareness

Safeguarding of Adults and Children

This Safeguarding Awareness course provides essential knowledge for anyone who works with, supports, or comes into contact with vulnerable adults or children. Learners will gain a clear understanding of how to recognise the signs of abuse, respond appropriately, and follow correct reporting procedures in line with UK safeguarding guidance.

The course covers the responsibilities of all professionals and volunteers involved in care, education, health, community work, and support services. You will learn how to identify risks, maintain boundaries, and take action to protect individuals from harm.

Sample Online Certificate

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Sample Classroom Certificate

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Course Time Information

Total course time includes 1 hours and 23 minutes of video training as well as knowledge reviews, final test, remedial help and reviewing downloaded material.

Course Curriculum

• Introduction to SOVA and Adult Safeguarding
• Identifying Vulnerable Adults and Risks of Harm
• Understanding Abuse and Neglect
• Recognising Types and Indicators of Abuse
• Duty of Care and Professional Responsibility
• Child Protection and the Rights of the Child
• Forms of Child Abuse, Including Radicalisation
• Working with Others to Safeguard Individuals
• Responding to and Reporting Abuse
• Maintaining Professional Boundaries and Self-Protection