Child-on-Child Abuse Course

Peer-on-Peer Abuse – Online Course

Course overview
This online course introduces peer-on-peer abuse, also referred to as child-on-child abuse, which takes place between children and young people. It explains the forms it can take, how to recognise the signs and how to respond to concerns, including through a whole-setting approach, prevention and education. The course takes one hour and is CPD accredited.

Please note: This is an introductory, Level 1 course that builds awareness and foundational knowledge. It does not replace any specialist, practical or role-specific safeguarding training an employer may require, or a setting’s own safeguarding policies and procedures.

What the course covers
– Understanding peer-on-peer abuse and its different forms
– A whole-setting approach
– Recognising the signs, including possible indicators of harm
– Vulnerability and power dynamics
– Harmful sexual behaviour and sexual violence
– Online forms of abuse, social media and online influences
– Prevention and education
– Responding to concerns
– Working with parents and carers
– School attendance and mental wellbeing
– Contextual safeguarding
– Recognising possible signs of peer-on-peer abuse in schools, and recommendations

Who is it for?
The course is written at an introductory level for people who work or volunteer with children and young people in the UK. It is appropriate for:
– School staff and education professionals
– Designated Safeguarding Leads and deputies
– Social workers and child protection professionals
– Youth workers and community support staff
– Healthcare professionals
– Foster carers and residential care staff
– Police and criminal justice professionals
– School governors and trustees
– Volunteers and support workers
– Parents and guardians

It can be used for induction, refresher training, awareness or to enhance existing knowledge.

Practical benefits
– Understand the forms peer-on-peer abuse can take
– Recognise warning signs and possible indicators of harm
– Understand how vulnerability and power dynamics can play a part
– Know how to respond to concerns and when to seek advice or escalate
– Understand the role of parents and carers, and of prevention and education
– Gain evidence of awareness and knowledge for inductions and refresher training
– Receive a free CPD-accredited certificate for your records

What learners will be able to do
– Explain key principles and terminology relating to child-on-child abuse
– Recognise why the subject matters in day-to-day practice
– Identify common risks, concerns and situations linked to the topic
– Understand individual responsibilities and role boundaries
– Apply good-practice principles in workplace situations
– Communicate effectively with relevant people when issues arise
– Recognise when advice, reporting or escalation is required

Is this training a legal requirement?
The supplied information does not state that this training is a legal requirement. It describes the course as supporting compliance with statutory safeguarding frameworks, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and the Children Act 1989 and 2004, and refers to guidance from the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP). Employers should confirm the safeguarding training their own role and setting require.

Assessment and certificate
Learners complete a quiz at the end of the course. On successful completion, they receive a CPD-accredited certificate, which can be downloaded or printed at home for free. A hard copy can also be requested for delivery to a home or work address. Unlimited quiz retakes are included, and the course is allocated instantly after purchase. A complimentary learner management system lets organisations view course progress, quiz results and certification, and a compliance matrix is available to support audits and inspections.