Free Level 1 Safeguarding Course in Blackburn. Classes run at Blackburn with Darwen Adult Learning and Employment Support, part-time during the day. This free safeguarding course for adults runs over 4 days, so it fits around other commitments. You'll learn how to recognise signs of abuse and neglect, understand your responsibilities, and know how to respond and report concerns. The course covers safeguarding in work, education, and everyday life. You'll need to be aged 19 or over and live or work in Blackburn with Darwen to join.
Who this course is for
Are you looking to improve and develop your employment prospects?
We are offering a range of free employability courses to help improve and develop your employment prospects.
Entry requirements
Our Adult Learning courses are open to anyone aged over 19 who lives in Blackburn with Darwen. You will be advised of any course specific requirements during your enrolment process
What you will learn
You'll identify the different types of abuse and neglect.
You'll understand the signs that someone may be at risk of harm.
You'll learn the key legislation and policies that underpin safeguarding practice.
You'll explore your responsibilities when you have a safeguarding concern.
You'll understand how to report concerns through the correct channels.
You'll recognise how safeguarding applies in work, education, and community settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions over 4 days. Teaching is delivered face to face, with group discussion and tutor-led activities. Assessment is through short written tasks or a knowledge-based assessment that checks your understanding of safeguarding principles and responsibilities. No exams are involved.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Blackburn with Darwen Adult Learning and Employment Support will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults or older people in care settings.
Support worker: help vulnerable adults or young people day to day.
Teaching assistant: assist in schools or special educational needs settings.
SEN teaching assistant: work with children who have additional needs.
Nursery practitioner: care for and support young children.
Youth support worker: work with young people in community or education roles.
Adult educator: teach or support learners in adult education settings.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People: a natural next step if you want to work more closely with children or young people in a professional setting.
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent: broadens your safeguarding knowledge and strengthens your employability in care, education, or support roles.
Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification: opens routes into care assistant and support worker roles.
