About the Programme

This programme is about child sexual abuse and it will prove invaluable for anyone who has contact with children and young people within an organisation, including those with responsibility for recruitment. It contains facts about child sexual abuse and those who may pose a sexual threat to children. It also provides guidance on how you can create a culture of safety for children within your organisation and there are practical steps to help you promote vigilance amongst staff members. It also contains pointers to good practice in the recruitment and vetting of new staff.

• Modular, bite-size format provides an easy way to learn the essentials.
• There are four concise learning modules, four accompanying questionnaires and full instructions throughout.
• A personalised NSPCC certificate on successful completion provides evidence of learning.
• There is confirmation of the correct answers to reinforce the participant’s knowledge.
• Available in paper-based and online learning methods.

Programme benefits

• Brings paid and volunteer staff quickly up-to-speed.
• People with different working arrangements and in different locations receive the same clear, consistent messages.
• The programme can be used as a pre-employment, induction or refresher tool.
• The reassurance of knowing that the content has been written and approved by experts at the NSPCC.

Module one - Understanding the Basics

Learn about the different types of child abuse: physical, sexual, emotional and neglect. Understand how abuse can affect a child and eliminate misunderstandings by learning about some of the common myths and facts about child abuse.

Module two - Recognising Child Abuse

Recognise the possible physical and behavioural signs of abuse; know how to respond if a child confides in you and what you should do if you suspect a child is being maltreated.

Module three - Reporting Child Abuse

Understand the importance of taking action to prevent child abuse from occurring and know when and when not, to share your concerns with parents. Follow the step-by-step action plan to report any concerns you may have about a child and understand the processes that takes place once you have reported your concerns.

Module four – Good Practice Issues

Learn how to protect yourself from false allegations by following a code of conduct; develop principles for good practice; implement new policies and procedures in your organisation and look for signs of those who may pose a threat to children when recruiting new staff.

Download the Programme Information Sheet here