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Level 5 Safeguarding Children
Last updated:
August 2026
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Full audio voiceover
2 CPD points
Description
“Every Child Matters”. Safeguarding of children is to protect them from harm, abuse, and neglect. The Level 5 Safeguarding Training Online from High Skills Training provides a deeper understanding of strategic safeguarding, helping senior professionals approach complex safeguarding responsibilities, organisational accountability, and safeguarding decision-making with greater confidence. The course also provides important context around advanced safeguarding responsibilities while recognising that formal NHS Intercollegiate Level 5 requirements may differ by employer or organisation.
This course is designed for senior managers, headteachers, care home managers, Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), Deputy DSLs, governors, trustees, social work managers, regional leads, and clinical directors with significant safeguarding responsibilities. It is also suitable for professionals moving into strategic safeguarding roles or seeking foundational knowledge before progressing towards formal Level 5 pathways.
This designated safeguarding lead training online Level 5 course explores child protection, child abuse, and the social and emotional development of children from a safeguarding perspective. The training also covers the history of child protection in the UK and the six principles of safeguarding, providing a broader foundation for effective safeguarding leadership.
Legal and organisational responsibilities receive particular attention, with coverage of statutory frameworks including the Children Act 1989/2004 and Working Together to Safeguard Children. Learners will also explore safeguarding children against abuse, organisational responsibilities, and the importance of maintaining a strong safeguarding culture. These topics provide valuable context for risk management, policy development, compliance, and organisational accountability.
With 24/7 learner support, a 14-day money-back guarantee, a FREE Digital Certificate, additional resources, and quizzes, this fully online course allows learners to assess and reinforce their knowledge. Enrol in this Level 5 Safeguarding Training Online now and strengthen your understanding of strategic safeguarding responsibilities.
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What you will learn in this course
- Foundations of strategic safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
- Key aspects of child abuse, neglect, and safeguarding risks affecting children.
- Social and emotional development and its importance in safeguarding decisions.
- The history and development of child protection in the UK.
- The six principles of safeguarding and their role in effective safeguarding practice.
- Statutory frameworks, legal responsibilities, and organisational safeguarding duties.
Who Should Take This Course
- Anyone aspiring to work in safeguarding or child protection roles.
- Support workers and carers involved in child welfare and protection.
- Nursery staff and childcare providers ensuring the safety of young children.
- Healthcare professionals working with children and vulnerable individuals.
- Social workers and child protection officers responsible for child welfare.
- Teachers and education professionals looking to strengthen their safeguarding knowledge.
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Level 5 Safeguarding Children
Curriculum
Introduction to Safeguarding and Child Protection
Introduction to Safeguarding and Child Protection
Understanding Child Abuse
Social and Emotional Development of Children for Safeguarding
History of Child Protection in The UK
The Six Principles of Safeguarding
Legal Frameworks to Prevent Child Abuse
Safeguarding Children Against Child Abuse
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