Course Details

Empower yourself to protect others. Develop your knowledge and skills to safeguard children and young people. Make a difference in the lives of young people. This qualification empowers you to understand your legal and ethical responsibilities in protecting children and vulnerable individuals. You will delve into safeguarding procedures, explore the Prevent duty, and learn how to identify and report signs of abuse or neglect. Key areas covered include: • Introduction to safeguarding, core principles, legal frameworks, and the role of different professionals. • Exploring different types of abuse and neglect, recognizing signs and symptoms. • Understanding the Prevent duty, risks of radicalisation, and safeguarding vulnerable individuals. • Information sharing protocols, reporting concerns, and dealing with disclosures appropriately. Who should join this course? This course is ideal for: • Professionals working with children and young people, such as teachers, social workers, youth workers, and childcare practitioners. • Volunteers in community settings who interact with children or vulnerable individuals. • Parents, guardians, or carers wanting to gain a deeper understanding of child protection. • Anyone interested in promoting the safety and well-being of children and young people. Entry Requirements Previous level 1 maths and English achievement or demonstrating the ability to work at these levels is recommended. Progression Opportunities: This course can serve as a stepping stone to further qualifications in safeguarding or working with children, such as Level 3 diplomas in childcare or social care. How do I enrol? To apply for this course online at www.oncoursesouthwest.co.uk and simply click on the 'How to Enrol' button and complete the Enrolment Form and one of our customer service team will be in touch or call to speak to one of our friendly Learning Advisors on 01752 660713. You will be invited to undertake an initial assessment to ascertain your levels of English and maths prior to entry on this course of study. How will the course be delivered? This is an E-Learning course and is exclusively delivered via an online learning, self-study programme. You will be enrolled for an online learning platform and will work independently through the units and materials provided. Will I need to practise outside the classroom? This is an E-learning course, and your study pattern is self-managed. A commitment of 2 - 3 hours per week is suggested to enable successful completion of the course within the timescale of 20 weeks. How will I know I’m making progress? You will receive regular feedback from an assessor following completion and submission of individual units. What will I need? A laptop or desktop computer with internet access is required for completion of coursework and home learning Please note: Most courses attract a subsidy from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). It is a requirement of the ESFA that you complete various forms at different stages of your course, further information is available on request. Courses are subject to a minimum number of enrolments and could be cancelled if recruitment is low. In some cases, an alternative class at a different location may be offered. Terms and conditions are available at https://www.oncoursesouthwest.co.uk/learner-information/essential-information-for-every-learner Room numbers are subject to change - please check when you arrive at the venue.