Protecting a child these days means far more than ensuring their shoelaces aren't coming undone... So today we're offering you a online child safeguarding course for just £19, saving you 90% off Oplex Careers' price of £199.99 (correct as of 13.3.15). When it comes to working with or caring for children, you can never be too careful about protecting them and ensuring their constant safety. This online child safeguarding course will teach learners how to effectively safeguard children using the essential measures. Whether you currently work with children and their families, are wanting to work with children or simply wish to gain a new skill, this course will give you all the knowledge you need to help protect them. You'll follow easy-to-understand modules with interactive quizzes, plus a test at the end to check your understanding. With 24/7 access, dedicated tutor support should you need it and a CPD Certificate of Achievement PDF at the end, why not give it a go? Modules:

• Introduction
• Objectives
• Roles and responsibilities
• Legal context
• What is safeguarding?
• What is child protection?
• Vulnerability
• Understanding child protection issues
• Adults working with children
• The Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) role
• Referral to the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
• Safeguarding and child protection good practice
• Assessment