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Free Level 1 Safeguarding in Education Course in Dudley

CostFREE
Duration18 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Safeguarding in Education Course in Dudley. Classes run at Dudley Wood Neighbourhood Learning Centre, part-time on Wednesday mornings.

The course covers safeguarding in a school setting. You'll study topics including personal boundaries in a learning environment, recognising abuse, and cyberbullying. The course runs over 10 weeks and involves around 18 hours of study. You'll need Functional Skills Level 1 English to join, and access to a laptop or tablet for some parts of the course.

You'll finish with an NCFE Level 1 Award in Safeguarding in a Learning Environment.

Who this course is for

If you are interested in becoming a Teaching Assistant within a school and not had any experience of this role previously, then this course is for you.

Entry requirements

Minimum Functional Skills Level 1 English and ideally Maths. The use of, or access to, a laptop/computer/tablet is required to be able to complete aspects of the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand everyone's right to learn, to be safe, and to be respected.
  • You'll learn how to help create a safe and secure learning environment for children.
  • You'll explore how to establish safe personal boundaries in a school setting.
  • You'll learn to recognise signs of abuse in a learning environment.
  • You'll investigate cyberbullying and how it affects learners.
  • You'll build knowledge to support children's health and well-being.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Dudley Wood Neighbourhood Learning Centre. The course includes one mandatory unit and three optional units. You'll complete coursework and activities across the units. Access to a laptop, computer, or tablet is required for some parts of the course.

What you will need to bring

Bring a pen, paper, a lever arch folder, and access to a laptop, computer, or tablet. Dudley Wood Neighbourhood Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils and teachers in a school classroom.
  • Learning support assistant, helps students with additional needs in school.
  • Classroom helper, works alongside teachers in primary or secondary settings.
  • School volunteer, gains experience before applying for paid education roles.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools, a natural next step toward a teaching assistant role.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning, the qualification many schools look for when hiring.
  • Level 2 Safeguarding qualification, to deepen your knowledge of child protection responsibilities.
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