Safeguarding Level 1

Safeguarding

Do you understand safeguarding?

Do you know what it involves?

This course will help you to understand the meaning of safeguarding in work, education and life contexts.

We’ll also look at:

·       Different types of abuse and learn how to recognise it.

·       Impact of modern technology

·       Discrimination and victimisation

·       How to share safeguarding concerns with professionals.

An interest in Safeguarding. Good basic level of English and ability to write in sentences/paragraphs to meet the assignments required. You will be required to complete an online initial assessment prior to enrolment to ensure this course and the delivery style is correct for you. 

Access to the Internet, with access to a laptop or tablet with a keyboard. 

This course is accessed through weekly virtual lessons delivered on Teams.  However, you will have regular contact with the tutor via a range of methods to suit you, email, phone, web chats or tutorials. The weekly lessons will involve group discussions, group activities, professional discussion plus completing of workbooks. 

Learners will be asked to complete a personal learning record and weekly feedback during their course.   

The tutor will offer regular feedback through informal and formal methods. 

You will complete your work online submit to our Moodle page for marking at regular intervals. The tutor will then give you feedback on your work as well as any areas for improvement or any additional knowledge you may need to research to meet the unit criteria. Monthly formal one to ones will be completed via Teams with a booked session each month to track progress. 

You will be expected to give time to your studies which will all be completed at home. 

You will need to dedicate 2-3 hours per week to complete all units in the allocated time. 

This is a recognised accredited qualification.