Introductory Safeguarding in Education 2024/2025

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Our FREE Introductory Safeguarding course is designed to equip education professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to confidently identify, assess, and respond to Safeguarding concerns within education settings. Whether you work with children, young people, or vulnerable adults, this CPD accredited course will enhance your ability to protect those in your care.



By completing this course, you'll be better prepared to prevent harm, promote the wellbeing of vulnerable individuals, and meet professional standards. This training combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, ensuring you gain the skills you need to act when Safeguarding issues occur. 

  • Course Outline:
  • The definition of Safeguarding 
  • How to recognise abuse and neglect on children 
  • How to keep children safe online 
  • How to properly report Safeguarding issues to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) 
  • Understand of Safeguarding serious case studies 
  • The importance of recognising and addressing Safeguarding concerns properly 
  • Safeguarding legislation and guidance - KCSIE 2024 
  • Level 1 Training Compliant 
  • Who's It For?
  • Teachers 
  • Teaching Assistants
  • Tutors
  • Support & Supply Teachers
  • SENCOs
  • And, any adult working closely with children and young people 
  • Duration: 1.5 Hours
  • Video Time: 45 Minutes
  • Chapters: 7


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More About This Course

Our online safeguarding training provides essential training for both individuals and organisations, focusing on effective safeguarding practices. The fully online format offers flexibility and convenience, allowing learners to access comprehensive content from any location and at their own pace.

This training reflects the latest Government and Department for Education (DfE) guidance and is compliant with the requirements for Level 1 Safegaurding certification.

This course covers the following key areas:

In-depth understanding of Safeguarding legislation and guidance:

Ensure you stay up-to-date with the latest legal frameworks and best practices from the UK Government, including KSCIE 2024.


Advanced case study analysis:

Develop critical thinking skills to assess complex safeguarding situations by studying well-known case studies.

Effective safeguarding planning and intervention:

Learn to create tailored plans to protect vulnerable individuals, act quickly, respond and resolve safeguarding issues.

Collaborative working:

Strengthen collaboration with your colleagues, other professionals, parents and guardians to improve safeguarding outcomes.

Managing safeguarding incidents and investigations:

Gain the confidence to handle challenging situations with professionalism and sensitivity. 


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A very useful course.

I found this course to be very comprehensive and clearly delivered. Excellent for giving overall information about the Safeguarding legislation requirements and duties of anyone seeking to work with children.
Vanessa
Well-paced, clear, and concise.

This training was well-paced, clear, concise, and delivered with great clarity. My school's Safeguarding policy and procedures can be strengthened with the summaries provided at the end of the session.
Tobias
It made me more aware of my duty as an educator to safeguard my students in the most possible way.

I am aware of abuse, but this course has given me loads of information to add in my knowledge box on how to take action especially when a child opens up.
Deryll

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Frequently asked Safeguarding training questions

Is this an online Safeguarding course?

This Safeguarding course is completely online. It's accessible 24/7. You are able to enrol and complete it whenever you have time.

Is this an accredited Safeguarding course?

This Introductory (Level 1) Safeguarding course is fully accredited by The CPD Certification Service. This is an accredited course that provides an accredited certificate in Level 1 Safeguarding.

How long does this Safeguarding course take to complete?

This Introductory (Level 1) Safeguarding training course should take you 1-2 hours to complete. 

When will I get my Safeguarding certificate? 

Your accredited certificate will be instantly available to you on successful completion of this course. Your certificate can be downloaded, saved and added to your CV. 

How long does a Safeguarding certification last?

Best practice Safeguarding training and certifications is to renew your certificate every 12 months. This ensures you stay-up-to-date with current guidance, strategies and legislation.

Can I fail this Safeguarding course?

On this Introductory Safeguarding training course you are able to retake the end of chapter tests and final assessment until you have passed all sections. This ensures you have fully understood the course learnings and are able to transfer them into actions in your professional role.

Can my colleagues or staff also be enrolled in this course? 

Yes, this course is relevant for all your colleagues who work with children and young adults in education. If you're a school, college or MAT and would like to bulk enrol your staff, get in touch.

Can I add my Safeguarding certificate to my CV?

Yes, it's a good idea to add your Safeguarding certificate information to your CV as this lets potential employers know that you are certified and compliant to work with children in the U.K. 
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