Safeguarding & safety
Recognising and Responding to Abuse
Children who enter the care system may have had very difficult or traumatic experiences in their early lives, including being the victims of abuse. This can involve emotional, physical and sexual abuse, as well as, neglect. It is estimated that 63% of children went into care because they were victims of abuse or neglect.
What you will learn
- The types of abuse.
- The effect abuse can have on a child and their future.
- What factors can affect the extent of the trauma on the child.
- The role of therapy.
- How to communicate with the child and build trust.
- How you can support your foster child.
- How to safeguard children from further abuse.
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.