Child Neglect Awareness
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This course will highlight what to do if you suspect a child is at risk of neglect and how to report it. You will also consider why children may never disclose that they are being neglected or abused. Our Child Neglect Awareness course will also outline the impacts of child neglect long-term.
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All about this Child Neglect Awareness course
This course will cover everything that you need to know about child neglect and what to do if you suspect a child at risk of neglect.
In this course you will look at what child neglect is and what some of the statistics are that surround it, in terms of its prevalence and how cases have increased over the past decade.
You will go into detail in this course about the long-term effects on physical and mental health, emotions, behaviour and educational outcomes. You will also examine what the effects of neglect might be for society as a whole.
This course will give a overview of what some of the signs of neglect might be, as well as why some children may never disclose that they are being neglected or abused.
You will finish this course examining what procedures are taken when a cause for concern is reported and how children’s services respond to this.
This course is suitable for anyone that works with children.
In order to complete the course, you must achieve 80% or more in the final multiple choice quiz.
You will earn 3 CPD points on completion of the course, this course will take around 3 hours to complete and the certificate will last for two years.
- Fully CPD registered
- Completed online with instant downloadable certificate
- Fully printed certificate posted next day
- Covers all required legislation and practices
- Complete the online multiple choice assessment as many times as you need to pass
Units covered on this course
Introduction to Child Neglect
In unit one of our course you will look at what child neglect is and some of the statistics that surround it, you will also look at some of the factors that make children more susceptible to abuse in general and some of the risk factors that are closely associated with neglect specifically.
The impact of Child Neglect
In this unit you will focus on the impact of child neglect by looking at the long-term effects on physical health, mental health, emotions, behaviour and educational outcomes, as well as examining what the effects of neglect might be for society as a whole. You will also explore the impacts that neglect can have on children and their families.
Signs of Abuse and Neglect
This unit will give a basic overview of what some of the signs of neglect might be, as well as why some children may never disclose that they are being neglected or abused. The unit will end with two case studies that outline the impact that neglect can have on children.
Parenting Differences
This unit examines what kind of parenting styles can lead to children being neglected. In this unit you will also consider the threshold of needs that are used by children’s services to determine the kinds of support needed if concerns are raised that a child is experiencing neglect.
Reporting and Responding to Child Neglect Concerns
In this final unit of our Child Neglect Awareness course you will examine the procedures taken when a cause for concern is reported and how children’s services respond. You will also explore the systems that are in place showing what happens at each stage of a formal investigation into an allegation of neglect.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about this course and others that we offer. If you still have any questions, simply contact our course advisors on 0800 077 3063 or email hello@cpdonline.co.uk.
How long does it take to complete this course?
This course takes a few hours to complete and you can do this without any restrictions. This means you can buy the course and start at any time. You can also begin your learning, stop and come back to the course to pick up where you left off.
Is this Child Neglect Awareness course accredited?
Yes the course is fully accredited through the CPD Certification Service. They review all of our content to check for quality, depth and that the material is fully up-to-date. Each year our membership with the service is renewed and all courses are thoroughly checked prior to being accredited.
Will I get a certificate when I finish?
Yes, as soon as you finish this course you can immediately download a PDF version of your personalised certificate. We also then send a fully printed copy to you by first class post.
How long does the certificate last?
The certificate after finishing this course lasts for 2 years until expiry which is when we recommend completing the training again. Some industries may require an update to CPD more frequently than this and others may not but, as a standard rule, we recommend completing the Child Neglect Awareness course every 2 years to ensure it is fresh in your mind and you understanding the latest regulations.
What are the benefits of studying this course online?
By completing this course online you can study in your own time and at your own pace. Having the ability to complete the units at a time to suit you engages your learning much more and enables you to interact and soak up the information easier.
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