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Safeguarding Children Trainer Course UK — accredited SafeCert qualification to teach safeguarding children

Safeguarding Children Trainer Course

Accredited 1-Day SafeCert Qualification — Teach Safeguarding Children

1 Day
SafeCert Accredited
UK-wide & Online Zoom

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Course Overview

The Safeguarding Children Trainer Course is a 1-day accredited programme that qualifies you to deliver and assess Safeguarding Children training. Accredited by SafeCert, the course leads to the Level 3 Award in Safeguarding Children Training and Assessment — a nationally recognised qualification.

The course is designed for professionals working with children who want to train others in safeguarding best practice. This includes Designated Safeguarding Leads, HR professionals, childcare managers, and anyone responsible for safeguarding training within their organisation.

You will receive a comprehensive trainer resource pack including PowerPoint presentations, lesson plans, student handouts, and assessment materials — everything you need to start delivering courses immediately after qualification.

What You'll Learn

Types and Indicators of Child Abuse and Neglect
Legal Frameworks — Children Act and Working Together
Reporting Procedures and Referral Pathways
Role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead
Online Safety and E-Safety for Children
Safer Recruitment and Vetting Procedures
Training Delivery Methods and Techniques
Assessment and Verification of Learners
Creating Inclusive Safeguarding Training
Organisational Safeguarding Policies and Procedures

Who Should Attend

Designated Safeguarding Leads
School Teachers and Teaching Assistants
Nursery Managers and Childcare Staff
HR and L&D Professionals
Social Workers and Youth Workers
Sports Coaches Working with Children
Voluntary Sector Workers
Anyone Responsible for Safeguarding Training

Available Course Dates

Venue Information

Choose your preferred training location. All venues offer the same high-quality course with full certification.

Online Zoom

Location

Learn from anywhere in the UK

Contact

0333 500 5000

Course Hours

10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (2 days)

✓ Online Course Benefits

  • • No travel costs - save time and money
  • • Same Level 3 SafeCert certification
  • • Live instructor via Zoom (not recorded)
  • • All trainer resources included
  • • Interactive practical demonstrations
Online Zoom training session with professional instructor

Course Details

Course Information
Duration1 Day
AccreditationSafeCert Level 3
Price£375 + VAT
Certificate Validity3 Years
DeliveryClassroom & Online
What's Included
SafeCert Level 3 Certificate
Trainer Resource Pack
PowerPoint Presentations
Lesson Plans & Handouts
Assessment Materials
Teaching Qualification (PDLSG)

Why teach Safeguarding Children?

Safeguarding children training is a legal requirement for organisations working with children in the UK. Qualified safeguarding trainers are in constant demand across schools, nurseries, and the voluntary sector.

Legal Requirement

All organisations working with children must have safeguarding training under the Children Act and Working Together to Safeguard Children

500,000+

Children referred to social services in England each year due to safeguarding concerns

1 in 5

Children in the UK experience abuse or neglect before the age of 16

£375

Cost of the Safeguarding Children Trainer course — a high-demand qualification across all sectors working with children

Frequently Asked Questions

To become a Safeguarding Children Trainer, you need relevant experience working with children and ideally a recognised teaching qualification. The Abertay Training Safeguarding Children Trainer course provides the SafeCert Level 3 Safeguarding Children Trainer/Assessor Award alongside a teaching qualification, so no prior teaching experience is required.
The Safeguarding Children Trainer course is a 1-day accredited programme. It covers all aspects of safeguarding children training delivery, including recognising abuse, reporting procedures, and legal frameworks. Delegates are assessed throughout the course and receive their certificate on successful completion.
On successful completion, you receive the SafeCert Level 3 Award in Safeguarding Children Training and Assessment. This is a nationally recognised qualification that allows you to deliver and assess Safeguarding Children courses. The certificate is valid for 3 years.
Yes — Abertay Training delivers the Safeguarding Children Trainer course via live Zoom as well as at venues across the UK. The online course covers the same content and awards the same SafeCert qualification as the classroom course.
Safeguarding Children and Child Protection are closely related subjects. Safeguarding is the broader term covering all measures to protect children's health, wellbeing, and development. Child Protection is a specific part of safeguarding that focuses on protecting children who are at risk of or experiencing abuse or neglect. Many organisations use the terms interchangeably. Abertay Training offers both Safeguarding Children Trainer and Child Protection Trainer courses.
Yes — the SafeCert Level 3 Safeguarding Children Trainer qualification allows you to deliver safeguarding training in schools, nurseries, childcare settings, and other organisations working with children. The qualification meets requirements for safeguarding training delivery in regulated settings.
Abertay Training offers the Safeguarding Children Trainer course at £375 + VAT per delegate. This includes all course materials, resources, and the SafeCert certification fee. Call 0333 500 5000 or book online to reserve your place.

What Our Students Say

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"Excellent course, very well structured and the trainer was knowledgeable and engaging. I feel fully prepared to deliver training in my workplace."

Sarah Mitchell

HR Manager, NHS Trust

Edinburgh · November 2024

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"Outstanding training experience. The practical elements were particularly valuable and I now have the confidence to train my colleagues effectively."

James Robertson

Health & Safety Officer, Construction Ltd

Glasgow · October 2024

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"Very professional and thorough. The course exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommend Abertay Training to anyone looking to become a qualified trainer."

Emma Thompson

Team Leader, Care Home Group

Dundee · September 2024

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"Great course content and delivery. The materials provided are excellent and will be very useful when I deliver training to my team."

Michael Chen

Operations Manager, Manufacturing Co

Aberdeen · August 2024

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"Brilliant experience from start to finish. The online booking was easy, the venue was excellent, and the training itself was first class."

Lisa Anderson

Training Coordinator, Local Authority

Perth · July 2024

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Accreditations

Abertay Training is accredited and certified by the UK's leading health, safety and quality bodies.

  • SafeCert Awards

    Abertay Training is an approved SafeCert Awarding Centre, delivering nationally recognised trainer qualifications accredited by SafeCert Awards — the UK's leading awarding body for health and safety training.

  • SafeCert CPD

    All Abertay Training courses are CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accredited by SafeCert, meaning delegates can count their training towards their annual CPD requirements.

  • IOSH Managing Safely

    Abertay Training is an approved provider of IOSH Managing Safely, the world's most popular health and safety qualification for managers and supervisors, awarded by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.

  • IOSH Working Safely

    Abertay Training is an approved provider of IOSH Working Safely, the internationally recognised health and safety qualification for all levels of the workforce, awarded by IOSH.

  • IFE Affiliate

    Abertay Training is an affiliate organisation of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), confirming that our fire safety trainer courses meet the professional standards set by the IFE.

  • ISO 9001 Quality

    Abertay Training holds ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification, independently audited by ISOQAR and accredited by UKAS, demonstrating our commitment to consistent, high-quality training delivery.

  • ISO 14001 Environmental

    Abertay Training holds ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification, demonstrating our commitment to minimising environmental impact across all our training operations.

  • ISO 45001 Safety

    Abertay Training holds ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification, the international standard for workplace health and safety, independently audited by ISOQAR and accredited by UKAS.

  • Backcare Member

    Abertay Training is a Professional Member of Backcare, the UK charity for back and neck pain. This membership confirms that our manual handling and patient handling trainer courses meet Backcare's professional standards.

  • RoSPA Member

    Abertay Training is a member of RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents), the UK's leading safety organisation, reinforcing our commitment to the highest standards of health and safety training.

Abertay Training holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, is a SafeCert Approved Centre, an approved provider of IOSH Managing Safely and IOSH Working Safely, an IFE Affiliate, and a professional member of Backcare and RoSPA.

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