Safeguarding and Child Protection for Early Years
CPD Accredited · Approx. 2–3 Hours
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. This interactive CPD-accredited course helps Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) professionals across Scotland recognise, respond to, and record child protection concerns confidently, in line with Scottish legislation and national guidance.
Designed for practitioners, childminders, and nursery managers, the course supports compliance with Care Inspectorate, SSSC Codes of Practice, and the National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland (2021).
✅ Key Features
- Fully online and mobile friendly
- Real world Early Years scenarios, case studies, and reflection tasks
- Knowledge checks throughout and a 20-question final assessment
- Meets the expectations of Care Inspectorate and SSSC frameworks
- Based on the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 and GIRFEC principles
- Instant CPD certificate upon completion (80% pass mark)
📚 Course Lessons (Scotland version)
1️⃣ Introduction to Safeguarding and Child Protection
2️⃣ Roles and Responsibilities
3️⃣ Leadership, Governance and Safer Recruitment
4️⃣ Legislation and National Guidance in Scotland
5️⃣ Recognising Abuse and Neglect
6️⃣ Responding to Disclosures
7️⃣ Recording, Reporting and Information Sharing
8️⃣ Working Together and GIRFEC
9️⃣ Emerging Risks and Contemporary Issues
🔟 Allegations, Whistleblowing and Professional Conduct
1️⃣1️⃣ Final Assessment and Course Evaluation
🎯 Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the difference between safeguarding and child protection within the Scottish framework
- Recognise indicators of abuse and neglect in Early Learning & Childcare (ELC) settings
- Respond appropriately to concerns or disclosures
- Record and share information in line with Care Inspectorate and GDPR requirements
- Understand the roles of the Child Protection Coordinator, Named Person, and Child Protection Committee
- Apply the GIRFEC and SHANARRI wellbeing principles
- Promote a child-centred culture of safety and wellbeing