Level 3 Principles of Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults: 1-day course

The Level 3 Award in the Principles of Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults (RQF) is a one-day qualification designed to provide a deep understanding of how to identify, report, and prevent abuse.

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Level 3 Principles of Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults: 1-day course

Safeguarding is how we can protect children, young people and vulnerable adults from abuse or neglect by the actions, or lack of actions, of another person. In order to safeguard and protect persons from abuse or neglect, we need to learn how to identify vulnerable individuals and take necessary steps to stop abuse and neglect.

Everyone has the right to be safe and live without the fear of abuse, neglect or exploitation, and this safeguarding course aims to teach you how to recognise the signs of abuse and neglect and what actions you can take to stop this from happening and occurring again in the future. Abuse, neglect and exploitation can occur anywhere and by anyone, quite often being a person of trust.

Level 3 Principles of Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults: 1-day course - Training

Unlike basic awareness training, this Level 3 course is aimed at those who have a specific responsibility for the welfare of others or who work in environments where they may encounter safeguarding concerns.

If you are unsure as to whether this course is right for you and your team, contact our friendly team today for more details.

Level 3 Principles of Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults: 1-day course– Course Overview

Through this course, you and your staff will gain understanding and skills in the following:

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  • Identifying Abuse: Recognising the signs and symptoms of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as neglect and financial exploitation.
  • Legal Frameworks: Understanding the Care Act 2014, the Children Act, and the Protection of Freedoms Act.
  • Reporting Procedures: How to respond to a disclosure (someone telling you they are being abused) and the correct "whistleblowing" procedures.
  • Record Keeping: How to accurately and securely document concerns to support social services or police investigations.
  • Professional Boundaries: Understanding the "Code of Conduct" for staff to ensure they maintain safe working relationships.
  • Safeguarding legislation and guidance
  • Indicators of abuse or neglect
  • Making judgements
  • Communication
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Sharing of information
  • Dealing with and reporting of allegations and complaints
  • Assessment and marking

Numbers:

A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course, and all candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age to qualify.

Who is this course most suitable for:

This course is designed for all persons, no matter the field in which they are directly involved in, to give them the tools and knowledge to make a difference in a vulnerable person’s life. It will also let the practitioner reporting the abuse know how they can safeguard themselves in everyday work, while seeking help and reporting the incident identified.

  • Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs): Or those assisting them in schools, nurseries, or care homes.
  • Healthcare Workers: Dental staff, GP receptionists, and nursing home employees.
  • Voluntary Sector: Youth workers, sports coaches, and charity volunteers.
  • HR Professionals: Managers responsible for safe recruitment and staff conduct.

Study Hours:

This is a 5-hour face-to-face training with a childcare safeguarding specialist. Timings: 9 am to 2 pm

Entry Requirements:

This qualification is available to those over 16 or 18 years old (18 is common for those in professional roles). Candidates should be at least a level 2 numeracy and literacy or equivalent.

Assessment:

A range of methods are used, including practical and questioning (open and multiple-choice).

Where can I do it:

This is a 5-hour face-to-face training with a childcare safeguarding specialist. It is delivered in-house, at your place of work. Please contact us to discuss our latest course prices and available discounts

Certificates:

Upon successful completion of the qualification assessment, Learners will be awarded an Ofqual national Level 3 Award.

Additional support and reasonable adjustments:

If you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments to take part in this training, please email us at info@safetyfit.com at least 10 days before the date of your course and provide evidence to the Exams Centre in order to have concessions applied.

Classroom Training Courses:

This could be arranged as a corporate course and will be delivered at your workplace for up to 12 learners or individually by attending one of the modern facility classrooms around the country. When booking as a corporate dates and times of this course are to be agreed upon at the time of booking.

Booking as an individual, select one of our centres in the booking section and choose a date that is suitable for you.