Level 1 Award in Awareness of Safeguarding (RQF)
The Level 1 Award in Awareness of Safeguarding (RQF) provides learners with the essential knowledge and understanding required to recognise safeguarding concerns and know what action should be taken.
Sussex First Aid Courses can deliver this regulated 4-hour safeguarding qualification at your workplace or organisation, providing a convenient and cost-effective way to train your team together.
Who this course is for:
What is covered:
Key course information
4 hours
On-Site training at your workplace serving in Sussex, Surrey & Kent. For further locations, please contact us for a quote.
Level 1 Award in Awareness of Safeguarding (RQF)
Practical discussion to help learners understand how safeguarding principles may apply within real situations.
The course provides learners with an understanding of safeguarding and their responsibilities when a concern arises.
Learners will develop knowledge of how to:
Schools and education
Health and social care
Dental and healthcare settings
Childcare and early years
Charities and voluntary organisations
Sports and activity groups
Community organisations
Hospitality and leisure
Businesses whose staff may have safeguarding responsibilities
This qualification is suitable for anyone who may come into contact with children, young people or adults at riskthrough their employment, voluntary work or community activities.
It may be particularly suitable for staff working within:
Recognise possible signs of abuse and neglect
Understand safeguarding responsibilities
Identify safeguarding concerns
Respond appropriately to a disclosure
Understand appropriate reporting procedures
Recognise when concerns should be escalated
Understand the importance of recording and reporting safeguarding information appropriately
Syllabus:
The course encourages discussion and helps learners understand how safeguarding principles may apply within real workplace and organisational situations.
Upon successful completion of the qualification assessment, learners will be awarded the: Level 1 Award in Awareness of Safeguarding (RQF) This is an Ofqual regulated qualification.
Subjects covered:
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
Assessment:
The qualification is assessed through a written assessment, which includes both open and multiple-choice questions.
Learners must successfully pass the written assessment to achieve the qualification.
There is no grading of the assessment. Learners are recorded as either:
Pass or Refer
The qualification does not have an expiry date. However, refresher training and keeping up to date with changes to safeguarding policies, procedures, guidance and new legislation through ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is recommended.
Organisations should ensure staff remain familiar with changes, legislation, guidance, policies and procedures through appropriate training, Refreshers and ongoing Continuing Professional Development. (CPD).
Book a training course:
Training your whole team together can be one of the most convenient and cost-effective ways of providing safeguarding education. If needed the course may be spread over 2 weeks, provided that each individual training session is a 2+ hours.
Training course fees:
No. of learners
1 - 6 Learners
7 - 9 Learners
10 - 12 Learners
Price
£495
£545
£595
*Minimum charge payable + VAT. All costs include onsite training delivery, travel, course materials, books and accredited certificates
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Providing learners with detailed understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and how to recognise, respond to and report concerns appropriately.
Ofqual regulated Level 3 Award in Principles of Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults.
1 day
At your workplace
Knowledge and understanding required to recognise potential safeguarding concerns and take action
