Level 1 Award in Introductory Principles of Safeguarding Individuals
Build your knowledge of safeguarding with our online qualification
Overview
Enhance your understanding of safeguarding through this Level 1 qualification. You'll learn about what safeguarding means, the people and organisations responsible for safeguarding, different types and signs of abuse, the link between safeguarding and technology, discrimination and victimisation, and the process of disclosing safeguarding concerns. This course is perfect if you're a teacher, healthcare professional, social worker, or simply someone interested in understanding safeguarding. Upon successful completion of the invigilated assessment, you will receive an official certificate.
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Course syllabus
Module 1: Safeguarding Contexts
- Course Introduction
Introduces the Level 1 Award in Introductory Principles of Safeguarding Individuals, outlining the course structure and how subsequent modules cover the content.
- What is Safeguarding?
Explores how safeguarding developed, definitions of safeguarding, harm, abuse and disclosure, and how vulnerable adults fit within safeguarding.
- Safeguarding and Legislation
Covers principles underpinning safeguarding children, relevant legislation and guidance, and how safeguarding applies in different contexts.
- People Responsible for Safeguarding in the UK
Identifies individuals with safeguarding responsibilities in the UK (e.g., teachers, police officers) and their roles.
- Organisations Responsible for Safeguarding in the UK
Outlines key organisations with safeguarding responsibilities and how they interact to protect individuals.
- Duty of Care
Explains the legal, moral and ethical aspects of duty of care, role-specific expectations, and best practices to uphold it.
Module 2: Types of Abuse
- Physical and Sexual Abuse
Examines definitions, those most at risk, and impacts of physical and sexual abuse.
- Emotional Harm and Neglect
Focuses on emotional abuse and neglect, who is at risk, and the associated impacts.
- Specific Forms and Contexts
Explores specific forms such as domestic abuse and child trafficking, including risk factors and impacts.
- Factors Increasing Vulnerability Part 1
Introduces factors that raise the likelihood of abuse, including poverty, poor housing, substance misuse and mental health problems.
- Factors Increasing Vulnerability Part 2
Continues examining additional vulnerability factors and how they interact.
- Signs of Abuse
Identifies indicators across the different types of abuse covered to support recognition and response.
- County Lines Drug Dealing
Defines county lines, key terms, how it operates and its safeguarding implications.
- Recognition Features
Details signs of county lines activity and reporting procedures for professionals and the community.
Module 3: Safeguarding and Technology
- Cyberbullying
Defines cyberbullying, its scale in the UK, types and risks, with an exercise comparing traditional vs. online bullying.
- Negative Effects of Cyberbullying
Explores impacts on victims, including anxiety, depression and reduced confidence/self-esteem.
- Communication Methods that could result in Cyberbullying Part 1
Examines how various communication methods can facilitate cyberbullying.
- Communication Methods that could result in Cyberbullying Part 2
Continues with messaging groups, gaming and chat rooms as contexts for cyberbullying.
- Signs of Cyberbullying
Highlights warning signs and effects, from physical symptoms to sleep difficulties.
- Radicalisation and Terrorism
Defines radicalisation and terrorism, their relationship, and reviews illustrative real-world events.
- The Signs of Radicalisation
Identifies indicators of radicalisation and includes a case study to consolidate learning.
Module 4: Discrimination and Victimisation
- Discrimination and Victimisation
Defines discrimination and victimisation, types, how they occur and potential consequences.
- The Equality Act
Explains the Act’s purpose, protections for vulnerable groups, and key protected areas against discrimination and victimisation.
- Protected Characteristics
Details the protected characteristics under the Equality Act, positive discrimination, professional implications and legal consequences.
Module 5: Disclosing Safeguarding Concerns
- The Importance of Disclosing Safeguarding Concerns
Explores impacts and long-term benefits of disclosure, barriers to reporting, ways disclosures happen and appropriate responses.
- Barriers to Disclosure
Examines why victims may not speak up and strategies to help overcome these barriers.
- Ways of Disclosing Safeguarding Concerns
Covers the role and responsibilities of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and the importance of multi-agency working.
Module 6: Revision
- Revision 1
Revisits Module 1 content: key definitions and the people/organisations responsible for safeguarding in the UK.
- Revision 2
Reviews Module 2: types and signs of abuse, plus county lines.
- Revision 3
Recaps Module 3: signs and effects of cyberbullying, radicalisation and terrorism.
- Revision 4
Revisits Module 4: discrimination, victimisation, the Equality Act and protected characteristics.
- Revision 5
Summarises the importance of disclosure and the DSL’s role.
- Preparation for your Exam
Explains exam options and online setup, required equipment, booking process, device preparation and practical exam tips.
Obtaining your certificate
You will need to pass a multiple-choice exam at the end of the course in order to gain your accreditation. Once passed, we will send your official certificate by email.