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Safeguarding Children

PGCert
Duration
1 year
Start
September 2025
Delivery
In-person

Our PGCert in Safeguarding Children is designed for professionals and employers looking to develop their teams. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced practitioner, this course is for you.

Why study with us

  • Learn from experienced practitioners with real-world expertise, and deepen your understanding of current research, policy, and issues in children and young people’s services.
  • Critically reflect on your own practice and drive positive change, ensuring children and young people’s voices are heard and valued.
  • Study online in the evening, allowing you to balance learning with work and personal commitments, wherever you're based.
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What you'll do

  • The School has a research profile of national and international significance because of its contributions to the development of child care practice and research.
  • We’ll provide learning opportunities to enhance your decision-making skills in complex safeguarding situations involving children and young people.
  • You’ll benefit from the multi-disciplinary backgrounds and experiences of others on the course, mirroring the importance of multi-agency work to underpin all contemporary children’s services.

Modules

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. We may also make changes to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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How to apply

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Fiona Routh
Lecturer

Future careers

The PG Certificate (PG Cert) in Safeguarding Children course was developed to support practitioners and others whose work or research interests lie in a wide range of services for children, young people, their parents or carers.

Entry requirements

Minimum qualifications:

  • Applicants should hold at least 2:1 degree in related subject
  • Applications from all candidates will be considered on their merits in the light of the nature and scope of the programme and if they have experience
  • Non-standard entrants are encouraged and in appropriate cases accredited prior learning and or professional experience may be substituted for a first degree in line with current academic regulations
  • Typically applicants will hold a professional qualification that can be accredited as relevant prior learning

Fees and funding

2025/26
UK
Part-time£1,050 per 20 credits

Scholarships and bursaries

We offer many scholarships, bursaries and funds to support you during your studies. Select your country or region to see if you are eligible and how to apply. 

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This course is delivered by the School of Health, Social Work and Sport

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