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Safeguarding Children with Disabilities

Description

The aim of this module is to provide the learner with an understanding of the specific safeguarding challenges faced by children with disabilities and young people, including how to recognise signs of abuse, follow appropriate reporting procedures, and implement best practices in safeguarding.

This module will cover:
  • Recognising the most appropriate language and terminology to use when referring to a child or young person with a disability.
  • Exploring the impact that a disability can have on a child, their family and their care needs.
  • Understanding why children with disabilities are more vulnerable to abuse and neglect.
  • Identifying the potential warning signs to look out for which may suggest abuse.
  • Introducing the principles of best practice in responding to concerns about child abuse, including effective communication including steps for reporting and record keeping.
On completion of this module, learners will be able to:
  • Recognise the correct language and terminology to use when referring to a child or young person with a disability.
  • Explain the impact that a disability can have on a child, their family, and their care needs.
  • Understand why children with disabilities are more vulnerable to abuse and neglect.
  • Identify the potential warning signs to look out for which may suggest abuse.
  • Apply best practice in responding to concerns about child abuse and steps for reporting and record keeping.

Module Structure:

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Aims and Learning Outcomes

TOPIC 1: INFLUENCING FACTORS
Influencing Factors
Risk Factors
Summary
Knowledge Check

TOPIC 2: OBLIGATIONS AND DUTY OF CARE
The Importance of Safeguarding Training
Advantages of Safeguarding Training
Safeguards
Summary
Knowledge Check

TOPIC 3: REPORTING AND REFERRALS
Reporting and Referrals
Record Keeping Best Practice
Record Keeping
Agency Processes for Dealing with Safeguarding
Summary
Knowledge Check

END OF LEARNING MODULE
End of Learning Module Summary

The learning module plus the assessment module will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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