This accredited qualification is suitable for all persons and will provide an understanding of safeguarding which can be used in a workplace, activity group or any instance where a person comes into contact with children or adults at risk. The qualification provides learners with the knowledge to identify a safeguarding concern, record a disclosure and report to the appropriate person.
Syllabus
A range of Safeguarding related subjects are covered including:
- Safeguarding legislation and guidance
- Roles and responsibilities
- Abuse and neglect
- Identifying concerns and disclosure
- Making judgements
- Reporting safeguarding concerns
Certification
A Level 1 Award in Awareness of Safeguarding will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. The qualification does not have an expiry date, but refresher training and keeping up to date with changes to policies, procedures and new legislation through ongoing CPD is vital.
Numbers
A maximum of 12 students are allowed on the course and must be a minimum of 14 years of age. A certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment.
Assessment
The qualification is assessed by a written assessment including open and multiple-choice questions. A learner must successfully pass the written assessment to achieve the qualification. There is no grading of the assessment; learners pass or are referred.
A range of Safeguarding related subjects are covered including:
- Safeguarding legislation and guidance
- Roles and responsibilities
- Abuse and neglect
- Identifying concerns and disclosure
- Making judgements
- Reporting safeguarding concerns