Children's Residential Care
Safeguarding Children Level 2 (Children's Homes)
Advanced safeguarding training for staff in children's residential settings. Covers the Children Act 1989 and 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, recognising abuse indicators specific to looked-after children, managing disclosures, referral to LADO, multi-agency working, and staff allegations procedures.
What You'll Learn
- The legislative framework: Children Act 1989 and 2004, Working Together 2023
- Abuse indicators specific to looked-after children in residential settings
- Managing disclosures: what to say, what not to say, and how to record
- Referrals to LADO for allegations against staff
- Multi-agency safeguarding processes and your role within them
- The link between early trauma and safeguarding risks
Who This Course Is For
Residential childcare workers, team leaders, and managers in children's homes. Builds on Level 1 safeguarding awareness.
CQC Quality Statement Mapping
This course supports evidence for the following CQC Single Assessment Framework quality statements:
- Ofsted Quality Standard 1 - The quality of care
- Ofsted Quality Standard 2 - Children's wishes and feelings
Certificate of Completion
On completion, you'll receive a CPD-accredited certificate of completion with a unique verification code. This certificate can be added to your CPD portfolio and presented as evidence of competency during CQC inspections.