Free Level 1 Understanding Safeguarding in Education and Childcare Settings Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Triage Sunderland, with part-time daytime sessions spread across 9 days. The course covers your legal responsibilities to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young learners in education and childcare settings. It suits anyone fitting study around other commitments. You'll come away with a clear understanding of safeguarding duties and how to apply them in practice.
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 that a child or young person may be at risk.
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 what constitutes abuse and neglect in educational and childcare contexts.
You'll learn how to maintain appropriate boundaries when working with children and young people.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom setting over 9 part-time daytime sessions. Assessment is knowledge-based, testing your understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and procedures. You'll complete written or portfolio-based tasks to demonstrate what you've learned. The centre will confirm the exact assessment format before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Triage Sunderland 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 or charity roles.
Adult educator: deliver learning programmes to adults in education settings.
Support worker: assist children or adults in social care environments.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People: builds on this qualification with more detailed knowledge of safeguarding practice.
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools: a step toward working as a teaching assistant or classroom support role.
Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator): the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, for those wanting to progress in early years.
