Safeguarding Babies

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In our Safeguarding Babies course, you will gain a detailed insight into safguarding and promoting the welfare of babies. You will start the course with an introduction to safeguarding and learn about risk factors and vulnerabilities. You will learn about the indicators of abuse and neglect and the impact on babies and cover the legal and ethical framework. You will also learn about creating safe enviroments, the education of caregivers and parents, as well as implementing policies and procedures.

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Safeguarding Babies CPD Online Course
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All about this Safeguarding Babies course

On completion of the course, students will gain knowledge about safeguarding and promoting the welfare of babies. Students will cover an introduction to baby safeguarding and learn about risk factors, vulnerabilities and the legal and ethical framework.

Students will learn about the indicators of abuse and neglect, the impact on babies both immediate and longterm. You will explore cultutral sensitivity and contextual factors such as differing cultural norms and language barriers.

You will explore what is invoved in creating safe environments and educating caregivers and parents. Students will also cover implementing policies and procedures.

Students will cover reporting procedures, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. You will also explore what is involved in supporting babies and familes to improve outcomes.

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
  • Complete the online multiple choice assessment as many times as you need to pass

Units covered on this course

Understanding Safeguarding in the Context of Babies

In the first unit we will cover an introduction to baby safeguarding, risk factors and vulnerabilities. We will explore the legal and ethical framework and explore legal responsibilities and ethical principles.

Recognising Signs of Harm and Abuse

In this unit we will examine the indicators of abuse and the impact of abuse on babies. We will explore cultural sensitivity and contextual factors such as differing cultural norms and language barriers.

Preventive Measures and Risk Mitigation Strategies

In the third unit we will cover what is involved in creating safe environments. You will learn about educating caregivers and parents and cover implementing policies and procedures.

Responding to safeguarding Concerns

In the final unit we will cover reporting procedures and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. Students will cover early help and early intervention services aimed at improving outcomes to support babies. and families.

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Established in 1996, the CPD certification Service work with a variety of colleges, universities and training providers to uphold quality provision in professional development. All of our courses are fully CPD Certified through the largest organisation for continuous professional development in the UK - the CPD Certification Service. This means that each course is thoroughly checked to meet exacting standards and ensures that CPD points are awarded upon completion.

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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 Safeguarding Babies 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 Safeguarding Babies 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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Safeguarding Babies CPD Online Course
Safeguarding Babies
£20 + VAT