Child sexual abuse (CSA) training

Training package to help teams understand what child sexual abuse is and how to respond

This two-day course, delivered by experts from the NSPCC, will help improve understanding and knowledge about child sexual abuse – including how to identify, prevent and respond to it.

What will teams learn?

The training uses case studies, small group activities and interactive tools to help professionals respond to child sexual abuse.

After completing the training, teams will be able to:

identify the types of child sexual abuse (CSA)
use appropriate language
understand the research base
determine ways to support most vulnerable groups at risk for CSA
identify the ways CSA can impact children, their families, and society
recognise, respond, report and record concerns
share best practice with others in your network.

Benefits of the course

Developed by experts in safeguarding and responding to Child Sexual Abuse
Personalised certificate of achievement and completion
If purchased as a region/team, we can provide pre- and post- training implementation support
Options for Train the Trainer model to locally train professionals across agencies
Once you’ve taken the course, it doesn’t stop there. We have a range of further information, training and resources to help you protect the children you work with
Income generated from the sale of our training courses is reinvested back into the NSPCC to help protect children.

Who is this course for?

This training is designed for anyone who works with children and families.

This includes those working in:

children’s services
multi-agency partnerships
education
healthcare
and other sectors.

The training is also beneficial for teams who have used the System-wide CSA snapshot.

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Why take your training with NSPCC?

At the NSPCC, we work to keep children and young people safe from abuse and neglect every day.

As experts in safeguarding and child protection, we understand the issues organisations and people working with children can face. That’s why professionals trust us to provide the support, training and resources they need to help protect the children and young people they work with.

Our highly-rated training courses are developed by experts. We work with a number of organisations, experienced consultants and subject matter experts in a range of sectors to develop courses that are clear, easy-to-use, up-to-date and in line with the latest statutory guidance, and tailored to your needs.

And as a charity, income generated from the sale of our training courses is reinvested back into the NSPCC to help protect children.

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Your learning options

All NSPCC Learning courses are up-to-date with the latest information about legislation, guidance and best practice and provide a certificate of achievement.

And it doesn’t stop there. As experts in safeguarding and child protection, we have a range of further information, training and downloadable resources to help you protect the children you work with.

Live virtual training benefits

Remote sessions delivered live by expert trainers
Share your ideas, experience and learning virtually with participants from a wide range of sectors and organisations
Receive real-time feedback
Learn from the comfort of your own home or office
No travel costs
Participate in interactive exercises and get direct support and guidance as you learn.

Face-to-face training benefits

Delivered by expert trainers
Share your ideas, experience and learning with participants from a wide range of sectors and organisations
Learn in a dedicated learning space, without distractions
Participate in interactive exercises and get direct support and guidance as you learn.

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Technical requirements for live virtual training

We use Zoom Pro to deliver our live virtual training.

You'll need to sign up to Zoom and agree to the Zoom Privacy Notice in order to attend virtual training.
No confidential or sensitive data should be shared during the virtual event.
In order to take your training securely and for the best possible experience please use Zoom version 5.0 or above.
We recommend installing the latest version of your web browser before beginning your course.
Prior to the event, you can test your internet connection at https://zoom.us/test
Your trainer will contact you prior to your training date with details of how to login on the day of your session and setting up Zoom. You can also visit the Zoom website for technical support.