Understanding FGM as a form of child abuse — what it is, how to spot the signs, and your legal duty to report it.
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Female genital mutilation, usually shortened to FGM, is a serious form of child abuse and a violation of the human rights of girls and women. It involves the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to the female genital organs, for non-medical reasons. It has no health benefits whatsoever and causes serious, often lifelong, physical and psychological harm. FGM is illegal in the United Kingdom, and protecting girls from it is a shared safeguarding responsibility for everyone who works with children, young people and families.
You will learn about the four WHO types of FGM, the immediate and long-term health consequences, who may be at risk, warning signs before and after FGM, the mandatory reporting duty under the Serious Crime Act 2015, FGM Protection Orders, the limits of confidentiality, and how to respond if a child or young person discloses or you identify a concern — including the difference between your mandatory duty and your wider safeguarding responsibility.
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It costs £9.00 — a one-off payment with no subscription. The price includes the online course, the assessment, and your certificate.
Yes. It is independently accredited by Assured CPD. Your certificate carries a unique ID and QR code that an employer or inspector can verify online at nexiscpd.co.uk/verify.
You study online at your own pace, then take a multiple-choice assessment with an 80% pass mark. As soon as you pass, your Assured CPD certificate is emailed to you and available to download instantly.
This certificate has no legal expiry; in line with UK best practice the certificate shows a recommended renewal date, typically every 2 years for this course.
Yes — the course is 100% online and works on any device. You get 12 months of access to the course materials from the date of purchase.
Enrol and begin straight away. Pass the assessment and your Assured CPD certificate is emailed instantly.