Safeguarding Children Level 1

Safeguarding Children Level 1 course is designed to train teachers, childminders, child care practitioner, social workers, youth workers and other professionals who work with children. As an adult, it is your legal responsibility to have a comprehensive understanding of safeguarding laws, policies and procedures to ensure the welfare of children under your care and supervision.

In this in-depth training course, you’ll receive practical training on the fundamentals of safeguarding, such as recognising when a child is at risk of abuse, the national safeguarding framework, how to make a referral and when to report your safeguarding concerns.

By the end of this training course, you will have in-depth knowledge of the key principles of child safeguarding, safeguarding laws and how to take appropriate action if you suspect a case of abuse or neglect.

• CPD accredited, quality online training
• Instant e-certificate
• Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
• Developed by qualified safeguarding professionals

• Self-paced learning that is laptop/tablet/smartphone-friendly
• 24/7 learning support and guidance
• Discounts on bulk purchases

Who should take the course

This comprehensive training course is suitable for anyone who works with or cares for children, who wants to gain a deeper understanding of their legal requirements and safeguarding procedures. This course is ideal for those who work in the following professions:

• Teacher/Teaching Assistant
• Childminder
• Social Worker
• Paediatric nurse
• Children Youth Worker
• Any professional that is responsible for supervising and caring for children

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of child safeguarding laws, policies and procedures
• Identify the different types of child abuse: domestic, physical and emotional
• Assess if a child is at risk and recognise the signs of abuse and neglect
• Recognise when to report safeguarding concerns and know how to proceed in the case of disclosure from a child
• Comply with record-keeping guidelines and understand which documents should be included in safeguarding records
• Communicate effectively with and share the right information with social services when making a referral

Course Curriculum

• Module 01: Introduction to Safeguarding
• In module 01, we will learn the definition of safeguarding, the importance of safeguarding, safeguarding roles and responsibilities, and child protection policies.
• Module 02: Child Abuse
• In module 02, we will gain an in-depth understanding of what constitutes abuse and neglect, the different types of abuse, and how to identify the signs of a child at risk.
• Module 03: Responding to Disclosure and Reporting
• In module 03, we will learn about the protocol on sharing information that has been disclosed by a child, your ‘duty of care’, and how to take appropriate action when making referrals to social care services.