Social Care
Child Protection Awareness Online Course
Develop essential child protection knowledge with this CPD accredited online course, designed for anyone who works with or comes into contact with children and young people. Safeguarding children is everyone's responsibility, and this course provides the awareness-level training needed to recognise the signs of abuse and neglect, respond appropriately to concerns and disclosures, and understand your duty to report. The course covers the four categories of child abuse — physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect — and explains the indicators that may suggest a child is at risk. You will learn how to respond when a child makes a disclosure, including what to say, what not to say, and how to record and escalate concerns through the correct channels. The course also covers the key legislation and statutory guidance that underpins child protection in the UK, including the Children Act 1989 and 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and the role of Local Safeguarding Children Partnerships. This training is appropriate for staff and volunteers in education, early years settings, healthcare, social care, hospitality, sports coaching, and any other environment where children may be present. Upon completion, you will receive a CPD accredited certificate that demonstrates your awareness of child protection principles — recognised by employers, Ofsted, and safeguarding leads across the UK.
Your Child Protection Awareness certificate is included in the £35 Chefs Bay Academy licence, along with 130+ other CPD accredited courses. One payment, 12 months of access, no subscription.
Child Protection Awareness at a glance
Child Protection Awareness is a CPD accredited online course from Chefs Bay Academy, taking 1 hour to complete. The certificate is ready to download as soon as you pass.
| Duration | 1 hour, self-paced |
|---|---|
| Certificate | CPD Accredited, instant download |
| Price | £35 licence covering all 130+ courses |
| Access | 12 months, any device, unlimited retakes |
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Chefs Bay Academy is run by Chefs Bay Hospitality Limited (Company No. 13588811), a UK hospitality and care staffing agency based in Merseyside. Your £35 licence covers this course and 130+ others, all CPD accredited, with 12 months of access.
What this course costs elsewhere
| Comparison | Typical single certificate | Chefs Bay Academy licence, all 130+ courses |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £10-£40 per course, usually + VAT | £35 once, VAT included |
| Covers | One course | All 130+ courses |
| Access | Typically 60-90 days | 12 months, one person |
| Retakes | Often charged again | Unlimited, any course |
| Refunds | Varies by provider | Full refund within 14 days, if no certificate downloaded |
Market range from provider price lists, checked August 2026. £35 is the whole licence, covering all 130+ courses for 12 months, not a per-course price.
What You'll Learn
- Introduction to Child Protection
- Types of Abuse and Neglect
- Recognising Signs and Indicators of Abuse
- Responding to Concerns and Disclosures
- Reporting Procedures and Making Referrals
- Roles and Responsibilities in Safeguarding
- Legislation and Statutory Guidance
Who Needs This Course
Care workers, nursery staff, teachers, teaching assistants, youth workers, and anyone who works with or comes into contact with children and young people in a professional or voluntary capacity.
Your Certificate
Pass the assessment and your certificate is ready to download as a PDF the same day, with your name and the course title on it. Print it, email it to a manager, or attach it to a CV.
- PDF download, same day you pass
- CPD accredited by The CPD Certification Service
- Retake the assessment as often as you need
These are training courses, not Ofqual-regulated qualifications. Read how our accreditation works.
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