Free Level 1 Understanding Safeguarding in Education and Childcare Settings Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at IntoUniversity Middlesbrough, part-time during the day over 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.
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 duty to safeguard children and young people in education and childcare settings.
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 and responsibilities of different agencies involved in child protection.
You'll understand what constitutes abuse and neglect in educational and childcare contexts.
You'll learn how legislation and guidance shape safeguarding practice in the UK.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at IntoUniversity Middlesbrough. Assessment is through written questions or short tasks that check your knowledge and understanding of safeguarding responsibilities. There are no practical placements required for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. IntoUniversity Middlesbrough will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support pupils in schools and learning settings.
Nursery practitioner: work with young children in early years settings.
SEN teaching assistant: support children with additional learning needs.
Care assistant: provide care and support in community or residential settings.
Youth support worker: work with young people in community programmes.
Support worker: assist vulnerable individuals in education or care.
Adult educator: deliver learning support to adult learners.
Childminder: provide registered childcare in a home setting.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People: deepens your safeguarding knowledge and is recognised in childcare and education roles.
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools: a step toward working as a teaching assistant.
Level 2 Certificate in Early Years Practice: builds the practical skills needed for nursery and early years work.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work.
