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Care Certificate Standard 11: Safeguarding children

This standard ensures staff understand how to identify and report concerns involving children, including in settings where children may not be the direct recipients of care.

What This Standard Covers

Recognising situations where children may be at risk of harm.
Understanding your responsibilities within local and national safeguarding arrangements.
Recording and reporting concerns promptly and appropriately.

Why It Matters

Standard 11 is relevant because children may come into contact with adult care services in many ways. It helps staff remain alert, act professionally and follow the correct safeguarding pathways.

Official Source

This page is a plain-English summary based on the March 2025 Skills for Care Care Certificate standards. For the full learning outcomes and assessment criteria, use the official PDF.

Read the official 2025 standard PDF

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