About the Programme

This EduCare programme is written by the NSPCC specifically for professionals who come into contact with children, young people and their parents through their work in a health setting. It provides an authoritative introduction to safeguarding and will help you to recognise the early warning signs of possible abuse.

Programme make-up

• 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.

Programme Contents

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 learn how to manage your own feelings. Eliminate misunderstandings by learning about some of the common myths and facts about child abuse.

Module two - Recognising 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 – Working Together

Learn about the background to the legal child protection framework, including key definitions and duties. Understand the role of the health professional in child protection and why it is important to work together to protect children. Learn about patient confidentiality in relation to child protection, pointers to good practice and how to handle allegations against staff. Follow the signposts for further information at the end of the module to enable you to extend your knowledge.

Download the Programme Information Sheet here