Child Criminal Exploitation & County Lines Certification
Why you should study with us
Child Criminal Exploitation & County Lines Awareness Certification
County lines is a violent and exploitative form of drug distribution in which organised crime networks use a dedicated phone line to coordinate the sale of drugs, exploiting children and vulnerable adults to carry, store and sell them on their behalf. It is one form of a wider pattern of abuse known as child criminal exploitation (CCE), which can also include activity such as theft, robbery, cannabis cultivation and money muling.
This Child Criminal Exploitation & County Lines Awareness course gives staff the knowledge to recognise, respond to and report this form of exploitation. It explains how children are recruited and controlled, including through cuckooing, and covers the warning signs to look out for, the impact exploitation can have on a child, and why children may not disclose what is happening to them or find it difficult to leave.
The course uses safeguarding terminology and references used in England, such as the designated safeguarding lead (DSL), but the indicators, impact and response principles covered are broadly relevant to anyone working with children and young people across the UK.
Any child can be targeted, and no single sign confirms exploitation on its own. This course helps learners understand the pattern behind county lines activity, so they can spot the combination of signs that matter and know what to do when they see them.
Key topics in our Child Criminal Exploitation & County Lines Awareness course:
- What county lines and child criminal exploitation (CCE) mean, and how they relate to other forms of child exploitation
- Cuckooing, and how criminal networks take control of a person’s home to use as a base
- The factors that can increase a child’s vulnerability to criminal exploitation
- The grooming and control tactics used to recruit and trap children, including debt bondage and coercion
- The warning signs that a child may be a victim of county lines exploitation
- The impact of exploitation on a child, and why they may not disclose what is happening or find it hard to leave
- How to respond to a disclosure and report concerns safely and appropriately
Benefits Of Taking This Course
- Build a clear understanding of what county lines and child criminal exploitation involve, including cuckooing
- Recognise the factors and grooming tactics that put children at risk of criminal exploitation
- Develop confidence in spotting the warning signs of exploitation, even where a child hasn’t disclosed anything
- Learn how to respond safely and sensitively to a disclosure, without investigating or promising secrecy
- Understand when and how to report concerns, including the role of your designated safeguarding lead
This course includes
24/7 Student Support
End of course certification
Lifetime access to your course
What County Lines and Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) mean, and how they relate to other forms of child exploitation
What cuckooing is and the role it plays in County Lines operations
The risk factors that can make a child more vulnerable to criminal exploitation
The tactics perpetrators commonly use to recruit and control children
The warning signs that a child may be a victim of County Lines exploitation
The impact that this form of exploitation can have on a child
Why children may not disclose what is happening to them, or find it hard to leave
How to respond to a disclosure, and where to report concerns
ID: YDFT67YHJ
of achievement
This certificate is presented to
Your Name
For completing the
Child Criminal Exploitation & County Lines Certification
on 21st November 2026
Selena Hurford
Selena Hurford
Course Tutor
Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan
Head of Academy
Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.
The course is broken down into 2 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.
You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!
Once you have completed all 2 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 2 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.
The pass mark for the test is 70%.
If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.
You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.
You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.
We estimate that the course will take about 30 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.
Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.
I have just completed the ADHD Diploma.
I found the course extremely interesting and informative, especially for parents with children who have ADHD or people who work with children with the condition. It has changed my perspective on the condition a lot. I have therefore recommended this course to others.
The course was very well structured and easy to navigate. The wording used was simple to understand yet effective. The test was multiple choice which I liked and you are able to access your certificate straight after successful completion of the test which I thought was great.
I will definitely be purchasing another course from New Skills Academy.
Melissa Birch
I’ve been searching for courses based around animals for a long time. Finally found a provider that has a lot of courses in this area. I’m really enjoying this course so far, and can’t wait to do the next one.
The course is very easy to follow, with highlighted text so that you can remember the important parts of each module and the fact you can learn at your own speed and access the course for life is great. I am a very busy working mum, and I can now fit my learning around my other commitments in my life.
Bring on future learning!
Sarah Robinson
I was bought this Nail course as a birthday present and it has really inspired me as I have always had a passion for Nail design.
This course was well structured, clear, and easy to follow. It ran smoothly and I knew exactly how long I was expected to work on each module.
I learnt all about the business side to the salon as well as physical skills and it was easy to do the exams and get my certificate. I would thoroughly recommend this course or similar ones to other people as it was so flexible and I can now take my new skills straight into the working world.
Lauren Dean
Absolutely amazing course.. I had so much fun learning with New Skills Academy. This course was so informative, set out really well and I learned so much. It was great that with two young children under 3, I still managed to learn and pass my course that I’m so happy about.
Also fantastic that for a small fee I am having my certificate sent out to me which is a great option for me. All that’s left for me to do now is practice practice and practice. New Skills Academy have given me the confidence to start my venture as a Face Painter. Thank you so much. Amy xx
Amy Hewson
This course was a good introduction to payroll and the content was easy to read and well set out. I would recommend this course to anyone that would like to start out in payroll.
Mark McAuliffe
I my opinion it is the best idea for people who working full time. You can start anytime you want, all files you can keep to learning. You are boss yourself:-)
The platform is available anytime, I can back to module if I forgot something. I recommend for everyone who wants broaden their knowledge.
leksandra Szczepaniak
Child Criminal Exploitation & County Lines Awareness Certification
County lines is a violent and exploitative form of drug distribution in which organised crime networks use a dedicated phone line to coordinate the sale of drugs, exploiting children and vulnerable adults to carry, store and sell them on their behalf. It is one form of a wider pattern of abuse known as child criminal exploitation (CCE), which can also include activity such as theft, robbery, cannabis cultivation and money muling.
This Child Criminal Exploitation & County Lines Awareness course gives staff the knowledge to recognise, respond to and report this form of exploitation. It explains how children are recruited and controlled, including through cuckooing, and covers the warning signs to look out for, the impact exploitation can have on a child, and why children may not disclose what is happening to them or find it difficult to leave.
The course uses safeguarding terminology and references used in England, such as the designated safeguarding lead (DSL), but the indicators, impact and response principles covered are broadly relevant to anyone working with children and young people across the UK.
Any child can be targeted, and no single sign confirms exploitation on its own. This course helps learners understand the pattern behind county lines activity, so they can spot the combination of signs that matter and know what to do when they see them.
Key topics in our Child Criminal Exploitation & County Lines Awareness course:
- What county lines and child criminal exploitation (CCE) mean, and how they relate to other forms of child exploitation
- Cuckooing, and how criminal networks take control of a person’s home to use as a base
- The factors that can increase a child’s vulnerability to criminal exploitation
- The grooming and control tactics used to recruit and trap children, including debt bondage and coercion
- The warning signs that a child may be a victim of county lines exploitation
- The impact of exploitation on a child, and why they may not disclose what is happening or find it hard to leave
- How to respond to a disclosure and report concerns safely and appropriately
Benefits Of Taking This Course
- Build a clear understanding of what county lines and child criminal exploitation involve, including cuckooing
- Recognise the factors and grooming tactics that put children at risk of criminal exploitation
- Develop confidence in spotting the warning signs of exploitation, even where a child hasn’t disclosed anything
- Learn how to respond safely and sensitively to a disclosure, without investigating or promising secrecy
- Understand when and how to report concerns, including the role of your designated safeguarding lead
This course includes
24/7 Student Support
End of course certification
Lifetime access to your course
What County Lines and Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) mean, and how they relate to other forms of child exploitation
What cuckooing is and the role it plays in County Lines operations
The risk factors that can make a child more vulnerable to criminal exploitation
The tactics perpetrators commonly use to recruit and control children
The warning signs that a child may be a victim of County Lines exploitation
The impact that this form of exploitation can have on a child
Why children may not disclose what is happening to them, or find it hard to leave
How to respond to a disclosure, and where to report concerns
ID: YDFT67YHJ
of achievement
This certificate is presented to
Your Name
For completing the
Child Criminal Exploitation & County Lines Certification
on 21st November 2026
Selena Hurford
Selena Hurford
Course Tutor
Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan
Head of Academy
Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.
The course is broken down into 2 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.
You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!
Once you have completed all 2 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 2 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.
The pass mark for the test is 70%.
If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.
You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.
You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.
We estimate that the course will take about 30 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.
Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.
I have just completed the ADHD Diploma.
I found the course extremely interesting and informative, especially for parents with children who have ADHD or people who work with children with the condition. It has changed my perspective on the condition a lot. I have therefore recommended this course to others.
The course was very well structured and easy to navigate. The wording used was simple to understand yet effective. The test was multiple choice which I liked and you are able to access your certificate straight after successful completion of the test which I thought was great.
I will definitely be purchasing another course from New Skills Academy.
Melissa Birch
I’ve been searching for courses based around animals for a long time. Finally found a provider that has a lot of courses in this area. I’m really enjoying this course so far, and can’t wait to do the next one.
The course is very easy to follow, with highlighted text so that you can remember the important parts of each module and the fact you can learn at your own speed and access the course for life is great. I am a very busy working mum, and I can now fit my learning around my other commitments in my life.
Bring on future learning!
Sarah Robinson
I was bought this Nail course as a birthday present and it has really inspired me as I have always had a passion for Nail design.
This course was well structured, clear, and easy to follow. It ran smoothly and I knew exactly how long I was expected to work on each module.
I learnt all about the business side to the salon as well as physical skills and it was easy to do the exams and get my certificate. I would thoroughly recommend this course or similar ones to other people as it was so flexible and I can now take my new skills straight into the working world.
Lauren Dean
Absolutely amazing course.. I had so much fun learning with New Skills Academy. This course was so informative, set out really well and I learned so much. It was great that with two young children under 3, I still managed to learn and pass my course that I’m so happy about.
Also fantastic that for a small fee I am having my certificate sent out to me which is a great option for me. All that’s left for me to do now is practice practice and practice. New Skills Academy have given me the confidence to start my venture as a Face Painter. Thank you so much. Amy xx
Amy Hewson
This course was a good introduction to payroll and the content was easy to read and well set out. I would recommend this course to anyone that would like to start out in payroll.
Mark McAuliffe
I my opinion it is the best idea for people who working full time. You can start anytime you want, all files you can keep to learning. You are boss yourself:-)
The platform is available anytime, I can back to module if I forgot something. I recommend for everyone who wants broaden their knowledge.
leksandra Szczepaniak
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