Safeguarding Children Train the Trainer
Welcome to the LICQual Certificate in Safeguarding Children Train the Trainer, designed to equip the learner with the skills to deliver effective child safeguarding training. This course enables the learner to understand core principles of child protection and apply practical teaching methods to ensure safeguarding practices are robust and up to date.
The learner explores key topics including risk identification, protection strategies, legal frameworks, and creating safe environments for children. Through structured instruction and practical exercises, the learner develops the confidence to design and deliver engaging, impactful training sessions tailored to education, social care, and related settings.
By completing the course, the learner is prepared to train others effectively, promoting awareness, vigilance, and best practices in safeguarding. The learner’s expertise contributes to creating safer environments for children, supporting professionals to identify risks, take appropriate action, and foster a culture of protection across schools, care settings, and community organizations.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Certificate in Safeguarding Children Train the Trainer
Total Units
6
Total Credits
18
GLH
72
Qualification #
LICQ2200145
Qualification Specification
To enrol in the LICQual Certificate in Safeguarding Children Train the Trainer course, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 16 years old.
- Educational Requirements: Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience: Previous experience or background in child safeguarding or related fields is advantageous but not mandatory.
- English Language Proficiency: Applicants should possess good communication skills and a genuine interest in teaching and training.
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Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2200145-1 |
Introduction to Child Safeguarding |
3 |
12 |
|
LICQ2200145-2 |
Legislation and Policy Framework |
3 |
12 |
|
LICQ2200145-3 |
Recognizing Signs of Abuse |
3 |
12 |
|
LICQ2200145-4 |
Safeguarding Procedures |
3 |
12 |
|
LICQ2200145-5 |
Training Design and Delivery |
3 |
12 |
|
LICQ2200145-6 |
Facilitation and Communication Skills |
3 |
12 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
1. Introduction to Child Safeguarding
- Understand the concept of child safeguarding and its importance in protecting children from harm.
- Recognise the impact of abuse on a child’s well-being and development.
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of professionals in safeguarding children.
- Understand the ethical principles underlying child safeguarding and protection.
2. Legislation and Policy Framework
- Familiarise with national and international legislation, policies, and frameworks related to child protection.
- Understand the rights of children as outlined in various conventions, including the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
- Recognise the role of statutory and non-statutory agencies in safeguarding children.
- Explain the legal obligations of individuals and organisations in relation to child protection.
3. Recognizing Signs of Abuse
- Identify the signs and symptoms of different types of abuse, including physical, emotional, sexual abuse, and neglect.
- Understand how to distinguish between indicators of abuse and other possible causes of distress in children.
- Develop the ability to respond to concerns and disclosures of abuse appropriately.
- Recognise the long-term impact of abuse on children and their families.
4. Safeguarding Procedures
- Understand the process for reporting and responding to safeguarding concerns in accordance with organisational policies and legal requirements.
- Learn how to maintain confidentiality while ensuring appropriate information sharing in safeguarding situations.
- Familiarise with the steps involved in multi-agency collaboration for child protection.
- Understand the importance of documentation and record-keeping in safeguarding.
5. Training Design and Delivery
- Develop the skills to design effective safeguarding training programmes that meet the needs of diverse audiences.
- Learn how to structure training sessions to ensure clear learning objectives and outcomes.
- Create engaging and informative training content tailored to the target group.
- Understand the importance of aligning training with current safeguarding legislation and policies.
6. Facilitation and Communication Skills
- Enhance communication skills to facilitate effective safeguarding training sessions.
- Learn how to engage participants in meaningful discussions and encourage active participation.
- Develop techniques for presenting sensitive safeguarding topics in a clear, non-judgmental, and supportive manner.
- Understand how to adapt communication style to meet the needs of different audiences.
This diploma is ideal for:
- Educators and Teachers
- Social Workers and Childcare Professionals
- Youth Workers and Community Leaders
- Law Enforcement and Legal Professionals
- Humanitarian Aid Workers
- NGO and Non-profit Organization Staff
- Individuals passionate about child welfare and safeguarding
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that learners meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the learner has successfully met the required standards.
Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.