Free Virtual College Courses for Professionals Working with Children

Free Virtual College Courses for Professionals Working with Children

Free Certified Training for Child-Facing Professionals

Access essential safeguarding and wellbeing modules from Virtual College.

Safeguarding & Exploitation

CCE & County Lines

Understand how children are coerced into criminal activity and learn to identify the specific risks associated with county lines.

Protecting from CSE

Explores grooming tactics and empowers trusted adults to prevent Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) through early intervention.

Serious Case Reviews (Levels 1–4)

Analysis of real-life safeguarding cases to improve multi-agency responses to neglect, abuse, and exploitation.

FGM Awareness

Cultural and legal insights into Female Genital Mutilation, equipping professionals to protect at-risk girls.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Understanding Young Minds

Developed with Self Harm UK, this course focuses on compassionate responses and practical steps for supporting young people who struggle with self-harm.

Community & Environmental Safety

Forced Marriage

Spot warning signs and understand Forced Marriage Protection Orders.

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Animal Welfare

The link between animal abuse and hidden harm in domestic violence settings.

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Fire Prevention

Identifying fire risks specifically within vulnerable households and SEND homes.

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Ready to Save a Life?

In addition to specialist safeguarding, ensure your basic life support skills are current with the "Prepared to Save a Life" first aid refresher.

Professional Development Series • 2026

Written By

Mark Else

My experience ranges from running playgroups for pre-schoolers to managing complex safeguarding caseloads within both mainstream and SEMH provisions. In addition to having worked within the education sector since 2018, I am currently studying for a Level 6 Youth Work degree.

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