Free Level 1 Understanding Safeguarding in Education and Childcare Settings Course in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run at Rush Green Campus. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you. The course covers how to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns in education and childcare settings. It takes around 30 hours to complete. Roles such as teaching assistant, nursery practitioner, and support worker all require a solid understanding of safeguarding.
Who this course is for
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
Entry requirements
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
What you will learn
You'll understand what safeguarding means 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 roles and responsibilities of people who work with children and young people.
You'll learn about the legislation and guidance that underpins safeguarding practice.
You'll understand how to respond to a safeguarding concern and who to report it to.
You'll learn about different types of abuse and neglect.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Rush Green Campus. Assessment is through written assignments or short-answer questions that test your understanding of safeguarding principles and practice. There are no exams. Your tutor will guide you through the material during class time.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rush Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: supports learning in schools and educational settings.
Nursery practitioner: works with young children in early years settings.
SEN teaching assistant: supports children with additional learning needs.
Care assistant: provides care and support in residential or community settings.
Support worker: works with children, young people, or vulnerable adults.
Youth support worker: supports young people in community or youth work settings.
Adult educator: delivers learning to adults in education or community settings.
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 in schools.
Level 2 Certificate in Early Years Practice: builds the practical skills needed for nursery and early years work.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work.
