Free Level 1 Understanding Safeguarding in Education and Childcare Settings Course in Redcar. Classes run at Triage Redcar, part-time during the day over 9 days. The course covers your legal responsibilities to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and learners in education and childcare settings. It suits anyone studying alongside other commitments. You'll come away with a clear understanding of safeguarding duties and how they apply 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 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 the importance of confidentiality and information sharing in safeguarding.
You'll learn how legislation and guidance shapes safeguarding practice in education and childcare.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at Triage Redcar over 9 part-time daytime sessions. Learning is knowledge-based. Assessment is through written tasks or short-answer questions that test your understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, legislation, and procedures.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Triage Redcar 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.
Care assistant: provide care in residential or community settings.
Youth support worker: work with young people in community programmes.
Support worker: assist vulnerable adults or children in care settings.
Adult educator: support learners in community education.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People: deepens your safeguarding knowledge and is recognised in many childcare and education roles.
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: a step toward working as a teaching assistant.
Level 2 Award in Child Development and Care: broadens your understanding of early years practice.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory nursery staffing ratios.
