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Level 1 Safeguarding in Education Course in Liverpool

Cost£450.00
Duration8 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start15 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Safeguarding in Education Course in Liverpool. Classes run at Newsham Drive Adult Centre, part-time during the day over 8 weeks.

The course covers how to recognise signs of abuse and neglect, understand your responsibilities, and know how to report concerns in a learning environment. You do not need to be working in a school or placement to enrol. Before you start, you'll complete a short initial assessment, including a written task and an online assessment, to confirm the level is right for you.

You'll finish with an NCFE Award in Safeguarding in a Learning Environment.

Who this course is for

**This course is free if you are in receipt of certain benefits or earning less than £35,864. You will need to bring your proof of this and your ID when you come to enrol.

Entry requirements

To enrol you must complete an initial assessment and pass at Entry 3 or above. The assessment will be a written task and an online BKSB assessment. You do not need to be working or undertaking practical placements to enrol on this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify the different types of abuse and neglect that can affect children and young people.
  • You'll understand your responsibilities when you have a safeguarding concern.
  • You'll learn the correct steps for reporting concerns in a learning environment.
  • You'll recognise the signs that a child or young person may be at risk.
  • You'll understand relevant legislation and guidance that underpins safeguarding practice.
  • You'll explore the roles of different agencies involved in keeping children safe.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Newsham Drive Adult Centre. Teaching is delivered face to face, with group discussion and tutor-led activities. Assessment includes a written task and an online BKSB assessment at enrolment to confirm your starting level. The qualification is assessed through tasks set during the course.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to bring proof of any benefits or income and a form of ID when you come to enrol. Newsham Drive Adult Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils in primary or secondary schools.
  • Learning support assistant, helps students with additional needs in colleges.
  • Nursery worker, cares for and supports young children in early years settings.
  • School administrator, works in a school office with regular contact with pupils.
  • Youth worker, supports young people in community or educational settings.
  • Cover supervisor, manages classrooms in the absence of a teacher.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People, a deeper look at child protection for those moving into more responsible roles.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning, a broader qualification for those aiming to work as a teaching assistant.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, suited to those who want to move into a teaching or training role.
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