Welcome to Safeguarding in EiE

This unit is part of the full Education in Emergencies (EiE) Online Course. It outlines how education in emergencies programmes can avoid exposing children to further harm and create a safe learning environment where children are free from abuse, exploitation, and neglect through child safeguarding measures.

	Is this course for me?
	This course is primarily designed for education in emergencies (EiE) or education practitioners to ensure they have a good understanding of what child safeguarding is and how to put effective measures in place to keep children safe from harm. It may also serve as a useful resource for those working in other sectors but wanting to improve their understanding of and ability to mainstream child safeguarding into their work. This unit connects with other EiE Online units but can also be used as a standalone piece of learning.
	How will I benefit from this course?
	On completion of this course you will be able to: Explain the concept of child safeguarding (including how it differs from child protection), and the principles of duty of care and do no harm related to it Identify common child safeguarding risks in EiE and identify strategies for addressing issues and violations Work to ensure the safety of organization/partner staff who are part of or affiliated with the EiE programme through general safeguarding
	How long will it take?
	This course should take you around 4 hours to complete.
	How much does it cost?
	This course is free!
	Will I get a badge or certificate at the end?
	Yes - you will be able to claim your badge once you have completed the unit.
	How do I start?
	Scroll to the top of the page and click on the I agree - join course button. This will take you through to the course content. You don't need to complete the course in one go - you can always continue later from where you left off.

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