Learn how to detect and legally respond to possible child neglect in this free online social work and childcare course. Child neglect is one of the most common forms of abuse. This course lays out the many types of child neglect and shows you how to identify its signs. We explain why parents or caregivers might neglect children and provide examples of child neglect cases. We examine the risk and protective factors and the relevant UK laws and regulations to help you prevent harm to children. Sign up to become an extra layer of protection against child abuse.
| Course Category | Childcare, Education |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 1.5-3 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To • Define ‘child neglect’ • Summarise the different types of child neglect • Identify the environmental, physical and behavioural signs of neglect • Outline the risk and protective factors in child neglect • List the various effects of child neglect • Explain how to assess child neglect cases and provide examples • Identify the authorities responsible for child protection in the UK • Discuss the best practices for reporting and responding to child neglect |
| Course Code | 5219 |
Enrol with Alison today! This free online certificate course teaches you how to use CPR, AED, and first aid to save lives.
Enrol with Alison today! Learn how to give good care to the elderly with the nursing procedures and practices in this free online nursing course.
Enrol with Alison today! Learn the important functions and practices of human resource professionals in this free online diploma course.
Enrol with Alison today! In this free online course, learn how to implement the HACCP Food Safety System in your catering establishment.
