Understand that all children have needs and rights.

• 1.1 - Analyse the needs and rights of children.
  
• 1.2 - Evaluate activities which will encourage children to protect themselves.
  

Understand the different types of child abuse

• 2.1 - Analyse signs and symptoms of possible abuse. 
  
• 2.2 - Explain the effects abuse can have on children.
  
• 2.3 - Summarise the circumstances which may result in abusive situations.
  

Understand how to respond to a child’s disclosure of abuse.

• 3.1 - Explain the reporting procedure to follow once a disclosure has been made in a given situation. 
  
• 3.2 - Explain the records which should be made to document the disclosure.
  
• 3.3 - Explain how to care for a child following disclosure.
  
• 3.4 - Evaluate why confidentiality is important in relation to child protection.
  

Understand the legislative framework surrounding issues of child protection.

• 4.1 - Explain key legislation relating to child protection. 
  
• 4.2 - Evaluate roles and responsibilities of key professionals in relation to child protection.