Free Level 1 Understanding Safeguarding in Education and Childcare Settings Course in Northallerton. Classes run at Triage Northallerton, part-time during the day over 9 days. The course covers your legal responsibility to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young learners in education and childcare settings. It suits anyone studying toward roles in nurseries, schools, or support work who needs a solid grounding in safeguarding duties.
Who this course is for
The purpose of this qualification is to give learners the knowledge and understanding of their legal responsibility to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and learners.
What you will learn
You'll understand your legal responsibilities to safeguard children and young learners.
You'll learn how to recognise signs of abuse, neglect, and harm.
You'll understand the procedures for reporting safeguarding concerns.
You'll learn about the roles of different agencies involved in child protection.
You'll understand how legislation and guidance shapes safeguarding practice in education and childcare settings.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Triage Northallerton over 9 days, part-time during the day. Learning is knowledge-based. Assessment is through written questions or short-answer tasks that check your understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and procedures. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to confirm this is the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Triage Northallerton will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support pupils in primary or secondary schools.
Nursery practitioner: work with young children in early years settings.
SEN teaching assistant: support children with additional needs in school.
Care assistant: provide care in residential or community settings.
Youth support worker: work with young people in community programmes.
Adult educator: support learners in further education or training settings.
Support worker: assist vulnerable children or adults in care or education.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People: deepens your safeguarding knowledge and is recognised for roles with greater responsibility.
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools: a step toward working as a teaching assistant.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, for those aiming to progress in early years.
