Disguised Compliance in Safeguarding

What the course covers

This course delves into the concept of disguised compliance, a critical issue where parents or carers give the illusion of co-operating with safeguarding professionals to deflect deeper scrutiny. We will look at how this behaviour can mask ongoing abuse or neglect.

You will explore the common tactics used by perpetrators to mislead early years practitioners and social workers, such as missing appointments, making temporary improvements, or focusing on minor issues. The module examines real-world case studies to highlight the impact of missing these subtle signs.

By the end of the course, you will be able to confidently recognise the warning signs of disguised compliance, maintain professional curiosity, and know exactly how to report and record your concerns to ensure a child's safety.

What your team takes away

• Recognise the warning signs of disguised compliance in your daily interactions
• Maintain professional curiosity when you work with resistant families
• Identify the common tactics perpetrators use to mislead you and other professionals
• Ensure you apply effective reporting and recording procedures for your concerns

How it runs

The course opens in a browser on a phone, a tablet or a desktop, with nothing to install. Progress is saved as it goes, so someone can stop and pick it back up. The assessment sits at the end, and passing it issues a certificate with its own reference number that an inspector or an auditor can check.

Who it is for

Early years practitioners, nursery managers, and safeguarding leads

Early Years Early Years and Childcare