Child Protection

In modern society, child protection is seen as a priority. This means that if you are trained in child protection you will find that many doors that would otherwise be closed to you will be open. You will be able to get jobs you would have previously not been able to.

Types of Child Protection Training

Some employers offer on the job training for their staff that is specific to each member of staff’s role. However, to get any kind of job that brings into contact with children you need to already have some basic child protection qualifications. Trying to enter any job market where work with children without this training is really a waste of time.

You can get this training by attending college either during the day or in the evenings. It is even possible to go on crash courses that take place over a weekend. However, these kinds of courses are rarely a good idea because you are trying to cram too much knowledge into too short a period of time. If you already have a regular job, going on a weekend course may be tempting. However, it is best to avoid these kinds of courses and opt instead for distance learning courses.

The Advantages of Distance Learning Child Protection Courses

Most modern distance learning child protection courses take place online. Provided you have access to the internet they are, by far, the easiest way to get the training you need.

Most courses consist of a combination of written and video instruction. Followed by some form of test, which lets you see what areas of the course you need to go back over. If there is something you are really stuck on most course providers provide a tutor you can contact via e-mail with your questions.

At the end of the best on-line or e-learning child protection courses you get a certificate. You can use this certificate to prove to any prospective employers that you have completed basic or advanced child protection courses. The fact that you have taken the time to do so significantly increases your chances of being offered a job.

The Safeguarding Children E Academy offers professional, high quality child protection courses. Prices start as low as £30 +VAT.