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Safeguarding & safety

Child sexual abuse

Child sexual abuse is a serious issue for children in care, especially since they are more likely to experience it than their peers who are not in care. This course will cover a wide range of topics and is designed to give you both a broad picture of the issue, as well as specific concerns such as online grooming and sexting.

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What you will learn

  • What child sexual abuse is.
  • How common it is.
  • The impact it has on children.
  • Prevention techniques.
  • What to do in case of a disclosure.
  • Ways of supporting a child.

How the course works

The course is broken into manageable online units and includes knowledge checks or quizzes where appropriate. Progress saves automatically, so learners can pause and return on any device.

A certificate is available when all required course elements are completed successfully.

Who it is for

Foster carers, support carers and fostering-service staff who need practical, up-to-date learning in this topic.