Safeguarding Children Level 1 Training Course
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Protecting children starts with knowledge, and this CPD-accredited and CQC-compliant online course gives you everything you need to get it right. In just one hour of self-paced learning, you’ll gain the essential skills to recognise, respond to, and report safeguarding concerns with confidence.
Perfect for professionals in healthcare, education, and social care, this Level 1 course teaches you how to identify signs of abuse, understand modern online risks, and follow the correct reporting procedures.
Instantly accredited certificates awarded upon completion, start today and become confident in under an hour.

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Duration: 1 hour
CPD Points: 1
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OVERVIEW
Safeguarding Children Level 1 Training Course
CPD Accredited | CQC Compliant | Self-Paced Online Learning
FREE CERTIFICATE READY TO PRINT
Free Assessment Retakes
LEARN ANYWHERE, INSTANT ACCESS
CPD Points: 1
Meets CQC Requirements
Online, Self-Paced
Meets UK & EU Legal Requirements
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What You will learn
This CPD-accredited and CQC-compliant Level 1 Safeguarding Children course gives you the essential knowledge to protect children and young people in your care. You’ll learn how to recognise, respond to, and report safeguarding concerns with confidence.
Core Principles
Understand what safeguarding means, what defines a child or young person, and what constitutes abuse and maltreatment. You’ll gain a solid grounding in the key terms and concepts that shape effective safeguarding practice.
Your Role
Learn your responsibilities for keeping children safe, from spotting signs of harm to taking the right action. The course makes it clear that safeguarding is everyone’s duty, no matter your role or sector.
External Factors
Recognise how domestic abuse, substance misuse, and parental mental health can affect a child’s welfare and increase vulnerability. You’ll learn to identify and respond to these wider risk factors.
Online Safety
Explore the modern risks children face online, including grooming, cyberbullying, and unsafe social media use. You’ll know how to spot potential dangers and help children stay safe in digital spaces.
Reporting and Support
Follow the correct local procedures for reporting concerns and know who to contact. The course also shows you where to find ongoing advice and support so you’re never dealing with a safeguarding issue alone.
This course has been certified by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to continuing professional development principles
An endorsed and quality assured training company. The skills for care endorsement is a bespoke quality mark given to the best learning and development providers.
Course Content
What Does The Safeguarding Children level 1 course Cover?
This Level 1 Safeguarding Children course gives you the essential knowledge to protect children and young people from harm. In just one hour, you’ll gain a solid understanding of your safeguarding responsibilities and how to act with confidence in real situations.
You’ll learn how to:
- Understand Key Terms: Such as safeguarding, abuse, maltreatment, and what defines a child or young person.
- Recognise Signs of Abuse and Neglect: Understand how domestic violence, substance misuse, and mental health issues can affect a child’s wellbeing.
- Identify Modern Risks: Including online dangers, social media threats, and how to keep children safe in digital environments.
- Follow Correct Reporting Procedures: Knowing when, how, and who to report concerns to within your organisation or community.
- Access Professional Support: Find the right safeguarding contacts, helplines, and local authorities when you need guidance.
All learning materials are online, easy to navigate, and backed by our 14-day money-back satisfaction guarantee.
Unit 1: Introduction to Safeguarding Children
- Safeguarding Children Level 1 – Course Introduction
- Introduction
- Key Concepts
- Risk Factors
- Levels of Vulnerability
- What is Abuse and Child Maltreatment
- The Rights of Children
- Whose Job Is It?
- Function of Local Safeguarding Children Boards
- The Work of LSCBs
- Role of Local Authorities
Unit 2: Understanding Key Concepts and Definitions
- Types of Maltreatment
- Sexual ABuse
- Characteristics of Sexual Abuse
- Signs and Symptoms of Sexual Abuse
- The Sexual Offences Act 2004
- Sexual Approaches to Children Online
- Online Legislation
- Physical Abuse
- Signs of Physical Abuse
- Scalds and Burns
- Fractures
- Bruising and Smacking
Unit 3: Risk Factors, Types of Abuse & Reporting Procedures
- Seek Advice
- Neglect
- Who is Vulnerable to Neglect?
- Associated Legislation
- Emotional Abuse
- Emotional Abuse Online
- Connection to Child Abuse
- Coercive and Controlling Behaviour
- Child Trafficking
- Female Genital Mutilation
- Radicalisation
- Counter-Terrorism and Security Act
- Prevent
- Making a Difference
- Asking Simple Questions
- A Safe Environment
- National Organisations
After completing the Level 1 course, you may also wish to progress onto our Safeguarding Children Level 2 course.

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Meet Your Course Instructor

Allison
Masters degree In Health and Social care
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Allison is a licensed healthcare professional whose journey has been shaped by her exceptional passion for writing and creative design, talents she discovered and nurtured from an early age. With a natural flair for communication and a strong sense of empathy, she combines her healthcare expertise with her creative abilities to bring education and training to life in the health and social care sector. She specialises in designing and developing course content that is not only educational but also engaging, accessible, and tailored to the needs of learners at all levels.
Driven by her dedication to the care community, Allison has continually sought to expand her knowledge and impact, earning a Master’s degree in Health and Social Care Education. This advanced training has equipped her with the skills and insight to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who work in and benefit from the sector. Her work often involves close collaboration with other healthcare and mental health professionals, where she thrives on exchanging ideas, strengthening connections, and fostering an environment of shared learning and growth.
For Allison, creating impactful educational content is more than a professional responsibility; it’s a mission deeply rooted in her desire to enhance care standards and empower those working on the frontlines of health and wellbeing. With creativity at the heart of her approach, she continues to leave a lasting mark on the sector, helping to shape accessible and transformative learning experiences that drive positive change.
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This Level 1 Safeguarding Children course is ideal for anyone working with or coming into contact with children and young people. It provides essential foundational training, perfect for inductions, refreshers, or as a starting point before progressing to higher safeguarding levels.
It’s suitable for a wide range of professionals, including:
- Early Years Staff: Often the first to spot early signs of harm or neglect.
- Healthcare Workers: Trained to identify and act on concerns during routine care.
- Social Care Professionals: Supporting vulnerable families and implementing care plans.
- Education Support Staff: Key in observing wellbeing and reporting concerns to safeguarding leads.
- Youth Workers and Mentors: Building trust with young people and knowing when to escalate a concern.
- Volunteers and Community Leaders (sports, clubs, transport): Ensuring safe environments and following safeguarding policies.
- Other Roles: Including police, fire service, leisure centre, and transport staff, anyone with professional or voluntary contact with children.
Enrol online and begin learning right away.
The course is entirely online and can be completed at your own pace. Employers can manage staff training through our Learner Management System (LMS), tracking progress and ensuring compliance.
You’ll:
- Access all materials anytime, from any device.
- Work through short, easy-to-follow modules.
- Use the included Skills for Care workbook and progress log.
- Complete knowledge checks and practical assessments in your workplace.
At the end of the course, you’ll complete a multiple-choice assessment.
A score of 70% or higher earns you an instant digital certificate (printable or downloadable).
Unlimited free retakes are included within your 12-month access period.
Optional hard copy certificates can be ordered through your learner dashboard and dispatched within one working day.
Your Certification
A Free, Safeguarding Children Level 1 CPD-accredited certificate
Instantly available for download or printing after completing the course.
A Hard Copy Certificate
Available for purchase for a nominal fee, printed on certificate-grade paper and mailed within 1 business days (UK only).
Receiving Your Certificate
Celebrate your achievement! Instantly download a complimentary digital copy of your certificate the moment you finish the course. Want a physical keepsake? We can send a beautifully printed version on luxury card to your home for a small fee.
Recommended Course Renewal every 2 to 3 years
What does this mean? While this certificate does not have an official expiry date, industry best practice guidelines suggest a recommended renewal timeframe.
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The course offered a clear and practical overview of safeguarding, equipping participants with the knowledge to identify abuse, understand risk factors, and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults
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Safeguarding Children Level 1 FAQ
Safeguarding Children Level 1 Frequently Asked Questions
Your course is instantly allocated to you upon completion of your purchase.
Yes, the Safeguarding Children Level 1 course has been assessed and awarded a CPD accreditation by the CPD standards office.
Upon successful completion of the quiz at the end of the course, you will be instantly awarded a CPD accredited Safeguarding Children Level 1 course certificate to download or print at home for free. We also have an option for you to request a hard copy of the certificate sent to your home or work address.
Yes, the Safeguarding Children Level 1 course comes complete with unlimited exam retakes
Yes, the Safeguarding Children Level 1 course will aid refresher training. It will give evidence of an understanding for staff induction. It will evidence awareness and improve your knowledge aiding your current skillset. A certificate is awarded upon completion.
We offer a complimentary learner management system to view the learner's course progress, view quiz results and certification. We also offer a dedicated compliance matrix to aid with audits and inspections.
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