CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. It's the ongoing process of learning and development that helps professionals like yourself stay up-to-date with best practices and legal requirements in child safeguarding. Why is it important? Strong CPD ensures you have the knowledge and skills to effectively protect children, minimise risk and build trust with families and the community. Investing in your CPD demonstrates your commitment to child safety and professional excellence.

• Protection: This involves taking steps to prevent harm from abuse, neglect, exploitation, or radicalisation.
• Empowerment: Equipping individuals, especially children, with the knowledge and confidence to speak up about concerns.
• Listening and Responding: Having clear procedures for reporting concerns and ensuring appropriate action is taken.
• Partnership: Working collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure comprehensive support.
• Safer Working Practice: Implementing policies and procedures to minimise the risk of harm from staff or volunteers.
• Promoting Wellbeing: Creating a positive and inclusive environment that fosters well-being for everyone.

The frequency of training refresh depends on your specific role and the safeguarding risks you encounter. However, best practice suggests updating your knowledge at least every two years, or sooner if there are significant changes in legislation or safeguarding guidance. We offer a comprehensive Unlimited Access Package that includes over 200 courses, allowing you to stay current with the latest developments in child safety.

• Recognising signs that may indicate a risk of harm from a potential employee.
• Conducting robust reference checks and verifying qualifications.
• Implementing interview techniques that uncover relevant information.
• Understanding and adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures within your organisation.

Child protection and safeguarding are closely linked, but not identical terms. Child protection refers to the specific actions taken when a child is thought to be at risk of harm. Safeguarding is the broader concept of creating a safe environment for all children, including measures to prevent harm from happening in the first place. Our Safeguarding Children courses equip you with the knowledge and skills to effectively contribute to both child protection and broader safeguarding best practices.