Course: Safeguarding Children Level 1
Individuals who work with, or have interactions with, children and their families must be mindful of their safeguarding duties. Irrespective of your role or how often you engage with them, it is important to know how to assess the well-being of children, detect possible abuse, and act accordingly.
This Safeguarding Children course equips you with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively protect the children under your care. It covers common types of maltreatment and how to identify them, how to handle a disclosure, and how to address concerns about a child. Through a blend of written materials, case studies, and interactive activities, you will gain confidence in your safeguarding duties.
What you’ll learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Distinguish between safeguarding and child protection and appreciate their significance.
- Identify the key legislation and statutory framework that support safeguarding practices.
- Recognise and describe the different forms of child maltreatment.
- Identify factors that make certain children particularly vulnerable.
- Recognise and respond to concerns and potential signs of child maltreatment.
Course Content
Easy Enrollment
This module will define the terms safeguarding and child protection, and provide an introduction to abuse and maltreatment, whilst outlining the roles and responsibilities of all those who work with children and/or their families.
This module explains the types of abuse which children may experience in more detail, including the signs to look out for which may indicate that abuse is taking place.
This module closely examines the types of maltreatment which children may experience and explains the signs to look out for which may suggest that a child is suffering some form of maltreatment.
This module details the various factors and circumstances which may lead to a child being more at risk to experiencing forms of maltreatment, such as their home life or past experiences.
This module looks at the best ways to respond should a child disclose information to you directly. It also explains the best course of action to take should you, or someone else have a concern about the well being of a child.
This module looks at how you must record concerns, or details about a disclosure. It looks at levels of confidentiality, and who should and should not be involved in communication when recording and sharing information concerning a child.
This module features an option to choose the content which is most relevant. Those working in education can view the slides with information linked specifically to safeguarding in an educational setting, while those who don’t can move forward to course summary information, downloads and assessment information.
You are asked to complete an assessment at the end of the course. To gain a Pass Certificate, you must score 80% or above. But don’t worry, you can take the assessment as many times as you like.
per Teacher, Staff Member or Governor
All you need to do is send us a list of your Staff and we’ll do the rest.
- We’ll enroll all your staff.
- Send you back a spreadsheet containing all the logins.
- Invoice your School.
- That’s it! How easy is that?
for each individual
You can get instant access to the course by registering HERE.
Payment is by Credit Card.
per Staff Member
All you need to do is send us a list of your Staff and we’ll do the rest.
- We’ll enroll all your staff.
- Send you back a spreadsheet containing all the logins.
- Invoice your Company.
- That’s it! How easy is that?
Send us your details and we’ll take it from there.
Who is this course for?
It is important for anyone working with children or engaging with them and their families to have a firm understanding of safeguarding. This training course is appropriate for all individuals who fit this criterion and need to take safeguarding training as part of their role or feel it would be advantageous.
This is an introductory course; thus, no previous knowledge is needed. It is suitable for those holding a variety of roles and working in different settings. Examples of individuals who might wish to take this training include:
- Teachers, nursery workers, teaching assistants, carers, and childminders.
- Doctors, nurses, paramedics, and health workers.
- Social workers, council staff, and immigration officers.
- Youth workers, activity leaders, and volunteers.
- Sports coaches.
- Religious leaders.
Send us your details and we’ll take it from there.
