Safeguarding Children Level 3 Course

This Level 3 safeguarding training is for professionals who regularly work with children and are responsible for assessment, planning, or intervention. This includes healthcare workers (Nurses, Doctors), Social Care staff, Designated Safeguarding Leads, Education professionals, Youth Workers, and other individuals like Police Officers and Solicitors whose roles intersect with complex child protection cases.

Nurses, Doctors, and Ambulance Services –These frontline healthcare professionals are often the first to encounter children with injuries, illnesses, or developmental concerns potentially linked to abuse or neglect. Their Level 3 training is vital for accurately assessing clinical evidence, managing diagnostic uncertainty, and making prompt, high-quality multi-agency referrals.

Health and Social Care Workers – This group, which includes social workers, family support workers, and residential staff, is directly responsible for assessing risk, devising Child Protection Plans, and implementing complex interventions. Level 3 competency ensures they can effectively manage cases, engage collaboratively with families, and coordinate services across multiple agencies.

Safeguarding Leads and Designated Officers – As the organisational experts, these individuals are responsible for setting and monitoring internal policy, procedures, and staff training. Their Level 3 training ensures they can handle complex disclosures, oversee strategy discussions, provide expert professional advice, and lead the organization’s contribution to multi-agency child protection processes.

Youth Workers, Sports Coaches, and Activity Leaders – Working closely with children in less formal settings, these professionals are well-placed to build trust and observe changes in behaviour or mood. Level 3 training enables them to identify nuanced risk factors, respond appropriately to disclosures, and understand their formal role in the multi-agency framework for reporting and intervention.

Education Professionals and Pastoral Staff – Teachers, school leaders, and pastoral care teams are uniquely positioned to monitor a child’s welfare over time. Level 3 training allows them to contribute to comprehensive risk assessments, participate effectively in Child Protection Conferences, and ensure the school environment actively supports the welfare and educational needs of vulnerable children.

Volunteers in Childcare or Healthcare Settings – Even those in volunteer roles may be exposed to disclosures or observe signs of concern. Level 3 training ensures they understand the limits of their role, are fully aware of reporting protocols, and can act confidently and ethically to escalate concerns to the appropriate designated professional immediately and correctly.

Police Officers, Probation Officers, and Housing Officers – These roles often intersect with safeguarding cases involving criminal investigation, family issues, or environmental risk (e.g., poor housing). Level 3 training allows them to integrate their professional role into the multi-agency plan, share relevant information legally, and understand the wider child protection context of their actions.

Solicitors and Barristers (Family Law) – Legal professionals involved in family court proceedings concerning children need advanced knowledge to interpret safeguarding evidence. Level 3 training helps them critically analyze documentation, understand forensic principles, and effectively represent the child’s welfare in judicial proceedings and legal strategy.