Safeguarding Children Level 3 Course
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This course will give an overview of assessment, evaluation, and interventions related to safeguarding and child protection.
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13 Aug 2025
Child abuse and neglect are urgent, real threats. 1 in 5 children in the UK experience serious maltreatment before adulthood. If you work with children in a professional or voluntary capacity, you have a duty to act.
Our Safeguarding Children Level 3 course equips professionals with the skills and knowledge to recognise, assess, and respond to safeguarding concerns with confidence. Whether you’re a healthcare worker, social care professional, or part of a youth service, this course is designed to help you protect vulnerable children and make informed, defensible decisions.
OVERVIEW
Safeguarding Children Level 3 Course Overview
Our Safeguarding Children courses are crafted and authored by certified professionals, ensuring comprehensive and expertly curated content which provides you with an overview of assessment, evaluation, and interventions related to safeguarding and child protection.
- Duration: 3 Hours approximately
- Learning Format: Online, self-paced
- Assessment: Multiple-choice exam (70% pass mark, free unlimited resits)
- Certification: CPD-accredited digital certificate included
- RoSPA Assured: Validated for quality and accuracy by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
- Access Period: 12 months
- Compliant With: CQC, Core Clinical Framework, Ofsted standards
Who's this for?
Who Should Take This Course?
This Level 3 safeguarding training is ideal for professionals who regularly work with children and are responsible for assessment, planning, or intervention:
- Nurses, Doctors, and Ambulance Services
- Health and Social Care Workers
- Safeguarding Leads and Designated Officers
- Youth Workers, Sports Coaches, and Activity Leaders
- Education Professionals and Pastoral Staff
- Volunteers in Childcare or Healthcare Settings
This course is suitable for induction, refresher training, or ongoing CPD.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:
- Take a child and family-focused approach to safeguarding
- Recognise early signs of abuse and assess levels of risk
- Apply forensic principles to investigate suspected maltreatment
- Understand the legal and clinical standards for documentation
- Manage diagnostic uncertainty and reduce the risk of misdiagnosis
- Work collaboratively across agencies and with families
- Reflect on the impact of safeguarding on professionals and the need for supervision
Lessons
Course Content
Unit 1 of the Safeguarding Children Level 3 course delves into the importance of family dynamics and the principles of early help, emphasising risk analysis and assessing levels of need for effective intervention. Participants learn to recognise when to intervene and understand their professional responsibilities in safeguarding children.
Unit 2 explores the purpose of assessment, introducing the Common Assessment Framework (CAF) and detailing principles for conducting effective assessments. Participants learn about factors to consider, parenting capacity, attachment styles, family dynamics, and the importance of maintaining accurate chronologies for effective analysis.
Unit 3 covers forensic procedures for physical and sexual abuse, emphasising good communication and strategies for managing uncooperative parents or families. Participants learn about preventing collusion, contributing to multi-agency groups, and addressing diagnostic uncertainty to improve outcomes for vulnerable children.
Find out more.
- Safeguarding Children Level 3 – Course Introduction
- Focussing on the Family
- Knowledge Check – Principles of Early Help
- Principles of Early Help
- Risk Analysis
- Level of Need and Intervention
- Knowing When to Intervene
- Professional Responsibilities
- Purpose of Assessment
- CAF Introduction
- CAF Description
- Principles of a Good Assessment
- Factor to Consider
- Attach Styles
- Parenting Capacity
- Parenting Attachment Styles
- Family and Environment
- Chronologies
- Chronologies – Your Responsibility
- Benefits of a Regular Analysis
- Forensic Procedures – Physical Abuse and Neglect
- Forensic Procedures – Sexual Abuse
- Forensic Procedures Examination
- Good Communication
- Uncooperativeness
- Categories of Uncooperativeness
- Your Role with uncooperative Parents/Families
- Managing Uncooperative Parents/Families
- Professional Collusion
- Preventing Collusion
- Improving Outcomes
- Contributing to Multi-Agency Groups
- Challenging and Escalating
- Managing Diagnostic Uncertainty
Choosing the Right Course Level
Whether you’re new to safeguarding or an experienced professional, we offer training options to suit your needs. All courses align with current UK legislation and best practices and are available online, in person, or via virtual classroom. Every course includes a personalised certificate and additional learning resources.
Explore our Level 1 and Level 2 Safeguarding Children Courses.
Assessment and Your Certificate
To complete the course, you’ll take a multiple-choice quiz at the end.
- Pass Mark: 70% (includes unlimited free retakes)
- Digital Certificate: Instant download upon passing
- Printed Certificate: Optional hard copy available (UK delivery only)
Your CPD-accredited certificate is fully recognised by Ofsted and meets all UK regulatory and training standards.
How to Book
Book your Level 3 Safeguarding Children course online or call our support team at 0203 488 7599. You’ll receive 12 months of instant access upon payment.
Booking for Your Team?
We support bulk enrolments for organisations. Track learner progress, download certificates, and manage compliance easily through our free learner management system.
Why Choose Caredemy?
With us, you benefit from:
- Expert-Led Content: Developed by safeguarding professionals and updated to reflect the latest UK legislation
- Flexible Learning: Study online, anytime that suits your schedule
- Meets Regulatory Standards: Compliant with CQC, Core Clinical Framework, and RoSPA assured
- Track Team Progress: Our free Learner Management System lets you assign training, monitor progress, and download certificates
- Free Retakes: Don’t worry if you don’t pass the first time
14-Day Money-Back Guarantee: If you’re not satisfied, we’ll refund you, no questions asked
Safeguarding Children Level 3 FAQ
Safeguarding Children Level 3 Frequently Asked Questions
Your course is instantly allocated to you upon completion of your purchase.
Yes, the Safeguarding Children Level 3 course has been assessed and awarded a CPD accreditation by the CPD standards office.
Upon successful completion of the quiz at the end of the course, you will be instantly awarded a CPD accredited Safeguarding Children Level 3 course certificate to download or print at home for free. We also have an option for you to request a hard copy of the certificate sent to your home or work address.
Yes, the Safeguarding Children Level 3 course comes complete with unlimited exam retakes
Yes, the Safeguarding Children Level 3 course will aid refresher training. It will give evidence of an understanding for staff induction. It will evidence awareness and improve your knowledge aiding your current skillset. A certificate is awarded upon completion.
We offer a complimentary learner management system to view the learner's course progress, view quiz results and certification. We also offer a dedicated compliance matrix to aid with audits and inspections.
This training course has received validation from RoSPA, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, ensuring its quality and accuracy align with their rigorous standards and remain current. With a century-long legacy, RoSPA is dedicated to enhancing safety protocols across various sectors and advocating for elevated health and safety standards globally.
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