Protecting Children from Harm (Licensed Premises)

Protecting children from harm is one of the four licensing objectives and a fundamental responsibility for anyone working in licensed premises. This short CPD course explains how staff can help safeguard children and young people by preventing underage sales, recognising risk situations, and taking appropriate action. The course focuses on practical, real‑world scenarios staff may encounter, including age verification, proxy sales, and safeguarding concerns beyond alcohol. It highlights the importance of vigilance, clear procedures, and knowing when to escalate concerns. Designed for busy working environments, the course can be completed in one short session and supports licence compliance, responsible management, and inspection readiness.

By completing this course, learners will gain practical knowledge on: What “protecting children from harm” means in licensed premises How to prevent underage and proxy alcohol sales How age‑verification policies such as Challenge 25 work How to recognise safeguarding concerns When and how to escalate concerns and record actions taken

Protecting children from harm is a legal licensing requirement Underage and proxy sales can lead to serious consequences Safeguarding risks go beyond alcohol service Early action helps prevent harm and escalation Demonstrates due diligence and responsible operation

This course is suitable for: Bar and front‑of‑house staff Door staff and supervisors Managers and licence holders Anyone working in licensed premises where children may be present

On successful completion of this course, learners are awarded a CPD‑recognised certificate. The certificate provides formal evidence of continuing professional development and can be retained for individual CPD records, staff training files, or inspection purposes. This activity equates to 0.25 CPD hours. Certificates are available to download immediately after achieving the required pass mark in the end‑of‑course assessment.