Safeguarding Children
There is a substantial education and training requirement for all those who work with children. Roles are varied and levels of specialism differ, but one thing is key: safeguarding children is everyone's business.
'An Introduction to Safeguarding Children' is an accredited Level 1 e-learning course covering a variety of child protection issues that you will find relevant in your role when working with children and young people. The course discusses various types of abuse and explains what to do if you suspect that a child is being abused or neglected.
The e-learning course will take around one to two hours in total to complete, depending on your individual learning speed, but you can do it in stages and take it at your own pace. All learners will receive a certificate upon completion.
To access the Safeguarding Children training you need to be logged into this site using your GOC number and DOB. (Please note that GOC numbers must be entered with the prefix and hyphen, eg. 01-12345):
a) If you are already logged on within the DOCET site for CET, you'll see the 'Access Safeguarding Children training' button below - click this button to go straight to the 'e-Academy' training area.
b) If you see the 'Login to access Safeguarding Children training' button below, you are not yet logged into this site. Just click the button and enter your login details. You'll come back to this page and can follow a) above.
If you experience any problems accessing the Safeguarding Children training please contact us at enquiries@docet.info
The content of this course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
Related Information:
New - February 2012: The Optical Confederation has published 'Guidance on Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults' for optical practitioners and practices. Details of common signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect are included with a simple protocol which all optical practitioners and staff can follow. View the full Guidance document as a printable .pdf here:
Optical Confederation Guidance on Safeguarding Feb 2012
View related guidelines issued by The College of Optometrists (published under the Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Professional Conduct):
‘Examining the Younger Child’:
‘Examining Children and Vulnerable Adults’: