Children and Young People Health and Safety Training Course

Description

Course details

Children and Young People Health and Safety Training Online Training Overview

This course provides a practical introduction to Children and Young People Health and Safety, helping learners understand the subject, recognise its workplace relevance and apply appropriate good practice within their role.

This course gives an overview of health and safety when supporting children and young people including your responsibilities, how to safely move and handle children, infection control, and safe food hygiene.
Duration: 1 Hour     CPD Points: 1

What You will learn

Children and Young People Health and Safety Training Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Explain the core principles and terminology associated with Children and Young People Health and Safety
• Recognise why the subject matters in day-to-day practice
• Identify common risks, concerns or situations relevant to the topic
• Understand individual responsibilities and role boundaries
• Apply appropriate good-practice principles in workplace situations
• Communicate effectively with relevant people when issues arise
• Recognise when advice, reporting or escalation is required
• Use the learning to support safer, more consistent practice

Lessons

Course Content

Unit 1
Unit 1

• Children and Young People Health and Safety Training – Course Introduction
• Supporting the Health and Safety of Children and Young People
• Duty of Care
• Key Responsibilities
• Every Child Matters
• Every Disabled Child Matters
• Moving and Handling Children
• Lifting Children Manually
• Lifting Strategies and Weight Monitoring
• Manual Handling Key Principles
• Protecting Yourself From Injury
• Home Safety
• Building Confidence in Risk-Taking
• Risk Assessments
• Positive Risk Management
• Hazard Awareness and Education
• Healthy Child Record
• Healthy Environments
• Healthy Care
• The Impact of Emotional Support
• Infection Control
• Encouraging Good Hygiene Habits
• Teaching Hygiene Awareness
• Food Preparation
• Allergy Awareness
• Administering Medicines
• Administering Medication via Specialist Equipment
• Medication Refusal
• Helpful Approaches to Administering Medicines
• Behaviours That Challenge
• Behaviour Support Plans
• Promoting Positive Behaviour
• Responding to Behaviour
• Being a Positive Role Model
• Principles of Positive Behaviour Support
• Techniques for Diffusing Situations

On successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a CPD accredited Children and Young People Health and Safety Training free course certificate.

Who is this for?

Who is this Children and Young People Health and Safety Training training for?

This online course has been written at an introductory level 1 for all levels that fit the criteria to take training as part of their role. This includes

• Refresher training
• Inductions
• Awareness
• Knowledge enhancement

Children and Young People Health and Safety Online Training: Who is it for?

The Children and Young People Health and Safety online training is designed to provide essential knowledge and practical guidance on maintaining safe environments and promoting wellbeing for children and young people. In the UK context, this course aligns with statutory health and safety regulations, safeguarding requirements, and best practices to minimise risks and ensure protective measures are effectively implemented across various settings.

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1. Early Years Practitioners and Nursery Staff
   Professionals working in nurseries, pre-schools, and early years settings will benefit from this training by gaining a comprehensive understanding of health and safety legislation, risk assessments, and daily safety practices tailored to young children’s needs.

2. School Staff and Educators
   Teachers, teaching assistants, lunchtime supervisors, and other school personnel need to ensure compliance with the UK’s health and safety standards. This course helps them to identify hazards, manage emergencies, and implement safety protocols within primary, secondary, and special education settings.

3. Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) and Pastoral Teams
   Those responsible for safeguarding in educational institutions will find this training valuable for integrating health and safety processes with safeguarding policies, ensuring holistic protection for children and young people.

4. Social Workers and Childcare Professionals
   Professionals operating in social care and youth services will improve their ability to assess environments for safety, address health risks, and promote wellbeing as part of their overall duty of care.

5. Healthcare Workers and School Nurses
   Health practitioners engaging with children and young people in schools or community settings benefit from enhanced knowledge of health and hygiene practices, infection control, and accident prevention relevant to their roles.

6. Parents, Guardians, and Carers
   Families seeking to understand how to create and maintain safe and healthy environments at home for children and young people will find this training essential for implementing best practice safety measures.

7. Volunteers and Community Workers
   Individuals supporting youth groups, clubs, or community projects will gain confidence in effectively managing health and safety responsibilities, conducting risk assessments, and responding to incidents.

8. Leisure and Sports Coaches
   Coaches and leaders working with children and young people in sports and recreational activities require knowledge of health and safety risks, emergency response, and injury prevention to ensure a safe environment during physical activity.

9. Educational and Residential Care Staff
   Staff in residential homes, children’s centres, and alternative education provision settings will benefit by understanding how to safeguard health and safety while supporting the diverse needs of children and young people.

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The Children and Young People Health and Safety online training is vital for a wide array of professionals, carers, and volunteers dedicated to ensuring safe, supportive environments for UK children and young people. By completing this course, participants will gain the skills required to identify and manage risks, adhere to legal requirements, and promote wellbeing, contributing to safer settings that support healthy development and protect vulnerable individuals. This training reinforces compliance with UK health and safety legislation and safeguarding protocols.

Children and Young People Health and Safety Training FAQ

Children and Young People Health and Safety Training Frequently Asked Questions

When will I receive my Children and Young People Health and Safety Training course?

Your course is instantly allocated to you upon completion of your purchase.

Is the Children and Young People Health and Safety Training course CPD accredited?

Yes, the Children and Young People Health and Safety Training course has been assessed and awarded a CPD accreditation by the CPD standards office.

Do I receive a Children and Young People Health and Safety Training certificate

Upon successful completion of the quiz at the end of the course, you will be instantly awarded a CPD accredited Children and Young People Health and Safety Training course certificate to download or print at home for free. We also have an option for you to request a hard copy of the certificate sent to your home or work address.

Can I retake the Children and Young People Health and Safety Training course to improve my grade?

Yes, the Children and Young People Health and Safety Training course comes complete with unlimited exam retakes

Is this Children and Young People Health and Safety Training course ideal for refresher training, induction or to improve your knowledge?

Yes, the Children and Young People Health and Safety Training course will aid refresher training. It will give evidence of an understanding for staff induction. It will evidence awareness and improve your knowledge aiding your current skillset. A certificate is awarded upon completion.

Can I purchase this Children and Young People Health and Safety Training course for other persons than myself?

We offer a complimentary learner management system to view the learner’s course progress, view quiz results and certification. We also offer a dedicated compliance matrix to aid with audits and inspections. 

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