Free Level 1 Understanding Safeguarding in Education and Childcare Settings Course in Hartlepool. Classes run at Triage Hartlepool, 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 studying or working toward roles in schools, nurseries, or care environments. You'll come away with a solid grounding in safeguarding law and 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 duty to safeguard children and young learners.
You'll learn how to recognise signs of abuse, neglect, and harm.
You'll understand how to report safeguarding concerns correctly.
You'll learn the roles and responsibilities of different professionals in safeguarding.
You'll understand legislation and guidance that governs child protection in education and childcare.
You'll learn how to promote the welfare of children in your setting.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Triage Hartlepool. Assessment is knowledge-based, covering your understanding of safeguarding principles, legislation, and responsibilities. You'll complete written tasks or assignments that demonstrate what you've learned. No practical placement is required for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Triage Hartlepool 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 and support in residential or community settings.
Youth support worker: work with young people in community or education programmes.
Support worker: assist vulnerable individuals in care or education environments.
Adult educator: deliver learning to adults in community or further education settings.
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: a strong next step if you're moving toward a teaching assistant role.
Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, if you want to progress in early years.
