Safeguarding Awareness Level 1

This qualification is suitable for all persons and will provide an understanding of safeguarding which can be used in a workplace, activity group or any instance where a person comes into contact with children or adults at risk. The qualification provides learners with the knowledge to identify a safeguarding concern, listen and appropriately record a disclosure, and report to the appropriate person.

Course content:

• Be aware of safeguarding legislation and guidance.
• Be aware of key safeguarding roles.
• Be aware of different types of abuse.
• Be aware of signs and indicators of abuse and neglect.
• Know what action to take if a safeguarding situation arises.

Learning outcome:

• Define safeguarding.
• Know key safeguarding legislation.
• State which agencies the safeguarding partnership consists of .
• Know who within an organisation has responsibility for safeguarding.
• Know different types of abuse.
• Give examples of the following types of abuse:
  • • • • • • • • • Physical abuse
                  • Emotional abuse
                  • Sexual abuse
                  • Neglect
• Identify what action to take if a safeguarding concern arises.
• Know who safeguarding concerns can be raised to.

Certificate will be issued shortly after the course – There is no 3 yearly re-qualification but it is advised to make sure you are keeping up to date with legislation and local procedures

If you would like to enquire about completing this course through distance learning please click the link below

Distance Learning Course