Safeguarding Children Level 1 Training Course
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This course will give an overview of safeguarding and the statutory duty of all staff to safeguard children.
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OVERVIEW
Safeguarding Children Level 1 Training Course
CPD Accredited | CQC Compliant | Self-Paced Online Learning
This introductory Safeguarding Children Level 1 course is designed for anyone who works with or comes into contact with children or young people, including those in healthcare, social care, education, and voluntary settings. Whether you’re starting your safeguarding journey or completing refresher training, this course gives you the confidence and understanding to identify concerns and take appropriate action.
Course Overview
- Duration: Approximately 1 Hour
- Learning Format: 100% online, self-paced
- Assessment: Multiple-choice quiz (70% pass mark, unlimited free retakes)
- Certification: CPD-accredited certificate available to download instantly
- Access Period: 12 months
- Compliance: Aligned with CQC and Core Clinical Framework standards
On successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a CPD accredited Safeguarding Children Level 1 free course certificate.
Who Should Take This Course?
- Early Years Practitioners (nursery staff, childminders)
- Healthcare Professionals (nurses, GPs, allied health workers)
- Social Care Workers (support workers, residential staff)
- Education Support Staff (assistants, lunchtime supervisors)
- Youth Workers & Mentors
- Volunteers in community groups or sports clubs
- Passenger transport workers and anyone with occasional child contact
This level 1 safeguarding training is perfect for inductions, refresher training, or as a foundation before progressing to more advanced levels of safeguarding.
What You will learn?
What You’ll Learn: The Key Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:
- Define the terms safeguarding, child, young person, abuse, and maltreatment
- Understand your role and responsibilities in protecting children
- Recognise the impact of domestic violence, substance misuse, and mental health on child welfare
- Identify online risks, including social media and internet safety
- Follow local procedures for reporting concerns
- Know where to access support for safeguarding and child protection
This course covers essential topics such as local authority roles, the function of Safeguarding Children Boards, levels of vulnerability, the rights of children, and how to respond appropriately to signs of abuse or neglect.
Lessons
A Course Overview: What Modules are Included?
The course is structured into engaging, easy-to-follow units:
- 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
- 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
- Online Legislation
- Physical Abuse
- Signs of Physical Abuse
- Scalds and Burns
- Fractures
- Bruising and Smacking
- 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 2015
- Prevent
- Making a Difference
- Asking Simple Questions
- A Safe Environment
- National Organisations
Each unit includes real-world examples and practical guidance tailored for anyone in a care, education, or community setting.
Getting Assessed & Certified
After completing the course, you’ll take a short multiple-choice quiz. To pass, you’ll need a score of 700%; but, there’s no need to don’t worry, unlimited free retakes are included.
Once you pass, you can instantly download your CPD-accredited certificate, with the option to order a professionally printed hard copy for UK delivery.
Why Choose Our Level 1 Safeguarding Training?
With Caredemy courses, you benefit from:
- CPD Accredited: Recognised certification to boost your CV
- CQC Compliant: Meets UK care sector safeguarding requirements
- Learn Anytime, Anywhere: Access on mobile or desktop, 24/7
- Audit-Ready: Helps support your organisation’s compliance efforts
- Money-Back Guarantee: Try it risk-free with our 14-day refund policy
How to Enrol
Getting started is quick and easy. Book online today through our secure website and get immediate access to your course. Prefer to speak with someone? Call our helpful team on 0203 488 7599.
If you’re booking for a team, our Learner Management System makes it simple to assign courses, track progress, and maintain compliance across your organisation.
Looking to Progress Further?
After completing Level 1 safeguarding training, you may wish to continue your learning with our Safeguarding Children Level 2 Course or explore specialist safeguarding pathways in adult care.
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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