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Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) Course
Last updated:
July 2026
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8 CPD points
Description
If you’ve ever worried about missing the signs of child criminal exploitation, you’re not alone. Children often deny problems or refuse to identify those exploiting them, which makes this form of abuse difficult to detect. This Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) training course from High Skills Training helps you recognise the warning signs and know how to respond through the correct safeguarding procedures.
This training course is ideal for social workers, Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), teachers and teaching assistants. It also suits youth workers, healthcare professionals, police officers and residential care workers who want to strengthen their safeguarding knowledge.
This comprehensive online course differs from other courses that focus solely on raising awareness. It offers a clear understanding of how County Lines networks operate, including the tactics used to recruit and exploit children. The course also covers the specific factors that make some young people more vulnerable than others.
You’ll learn how to recognise physical, emotional, behavioural and digital indicators of exploitation and understand the links between Child Criminal Exploitation, County Lines, child sexual exploitation and modern slavery. The course also explores trauma-informed safeguarding practices, multi-agency working, the National Referral Mechanism (NRM), reporting concerns, supporting victims and families, and strategies for preventing exploitation within schools, communities and safeguarding settings.
Completing this Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) training can strengthen your professional profile across a range of safeguarding-focused roles. The knowledge and effective skills gained are valuable for careers in education, children’s social care, youth work, healthcare, residential care, policing, probation, community services and the voluntary sector.
This Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) training course is delivered 100% online, allowing you to study whenever it suits your schedule. Upon successful completion, you’ll get access to a Free Digital certificate to demonstrate your achievement. With 24/7 learner support and a 14-day money-back guarantee, you can learn with confidence at your own pace.
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What you will learn in this course
- How County Lines networks operate, key gang roles and relevant UK legislation.
- Recruitment tactics, grooming, digital manipulation and the vulnerability factors behind exploitation.
- Physical, emotional, behavioural, financial and digital signs of County Lines activity.
- Safeguarding responsibilities, referral pathways, the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) and multi-agency working.
- Trauma-informed support for victims, families and communities affected by County Lines.
- Prevention strategies, early intervention and building a safeguarding culture in schools and communities.
Who Should Take This Course
- Teachers, School Staff, and Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs): Professionals responsible for identifying and responding to signs of exploitation in educational settings.
- Social Workers and Youth Workers: Those supporting vulnerable young people or families affected by criminal exploitation.
- Healthcare Professionals: Nurses, GPs, and mental health practitioners who may encounter victims during clinical interactions.
- Police, Probation, and Law Enforcement Personnel: Officers involved in crime prevention, safeguarding, or investigative roles.
- Local Authority and Safeguarding Practitioners: Individuals coordinating multi-agency responses or managing referral pathways.
- Charity and Community Organisation Staff: Workers supporting victims, running outreach programmes, or facilitating recovery services.
- Housing, Transport, and Hospitality Staff: Those who may witness indicators of County Lines activity in community or public settings.
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Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) Course
Curriculum
Understanding County Lines Networks and Criminal Exploitation
Section Overview of Understanding County Lines Networks and Criminal Exploitation
What County Lines Means in the UK Context
How County Lines Networks Operate Across Regions
County Lines, Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) and Modern Slavery Connections
Self-Assessment Case Study: County Lines, Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) and Modern Slavery Connections
Key Roles Within County Lines Gangs (Runners, Dealers, Controllers)
Relevant UK Legislation: Modern Slavery Act, Serious Crime Act, Children Acts
Common Myths and Misunderstandings About County Lines
Section Highlights of Understanding County Lines Networks and Criminal Exploitation
Exploitation, Recruitment and Vulnerability in County Lines
Recognising the Signs of County Lines Exploitation
Safeguarding and Multi-Agency Response to County Lines
Supporting Victims, Families and Communities Affected by County Lines
Preventing County Lines and Building Professional Competence
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