Safeguarding in a Learning Environment Level 1

Description

Study this Safeguarding in a Learning Environment Level 1 online course to learn the key competencies of child protection to keep children safe from harm, such as illness, abuse or injury.

Safeguarding in a Learning Environment Level 1 is well suited for childcare, foster parents, health and social care and education careers to name a few. It gives you an insight into the different forms of abuse. Secondly, you will learn to pick on triggers and signs of abuse and the legal way to report it. Finally, you will look at legislation and how you can keep them safe from harm, including cyber bullying.

Overall, you will develop key skills to demonstrate that you can safely practice safeguarding with minors. This Safeguarding in a Learning Environment Level 1 course is the perfect gateway into child or social care profession. This subject is indeed perfect for anyone wanting to work with children in educational environments.

• Accredited OFQUAL regulated qualification awarded by NCFE CQ
• Create a CV and LinkedIn professional profile to showcase your new qualification and reach out to employers
• Progress on to Higher or Further study like our Teaching Assistant Level 2 Certificate NCFE CACHE course.

Qualification Number

You can check this is a real qualification on the OFQUAL Qualification Register / Checker here: QAN: 600/5515/7

Course Units

• Unit 1 – Understanding the need for safeguarding in a learning environment
• Unit 2 – Establishing safe personal boundaries in a learning environment (optional)
• Unit 3 – Staying safe online in a learning environment (optional)
• Unit 4 – Investigating cyber-bullying in a learning environment (optional)
• Unit 5 – Investigating harassment and bullying in a learning environment (optional)
• Unit 6 – Recognising abuse in a learning environment (optional)
• Unit 7 – Staying safe in a work environment (optional)

Upskill Online UK uses the NCFE CACHE Specification syllabus as it is best for online learning.  Click here for full course content

Awarding Body

NCFE CACHE is regulated by OFQUAL in England, and recognised by Qualifications Wales and the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations & Assessment in Northern Ireland.

NCFE (formerly the Northern Council for Further Education) is an awarding organisation and registered educational charity providing qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Working in vocational and technical learning, NCFE is responsible for the design, development and certification of a broad range of qualifications and awards that are nationally recognised.

Course Assessment

There are no exams with this course, however learners are required to write Tutor Marked Assignments (TMA) which will be graded and returned to form the  qualification. Subsequently, if there are any amendments required, they will outline what is needed to complete that assignment.

Exams

No exams are required for this course.

Course Outcome

Once this course is successfully completed, an NCFE CACHE Level 1 Award in Safeguarding in a Learning Environment qualification will be awarded. This means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to Level 1 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. A good standard level of reading and written English is advised. This course is suitable for people aged 14+ years old.

Duration

12 months

Guided Learning Hours (GLH)

40 hours

What Next?

Following successful completion of this Safeguarding in a Learning Environment Level 1 course, learners have progressed onto Level 2 courses. Additionally, you can apply to related jobs. Furthermore, this qualification usually leads to careers in a variety of settings and sectors including:

• Nursery Worker
• Early Years Practitioner
• Foster Carer
• Residential Children’s Home Carer
• Teaching Assistant

Support

This Safeguarding in a Learning Environment Level 1 course is popular with teachers, home-school learners and health and social care workers. Firstly, you will get qualified Tutor support, in addition to an Upskill Online UK personal mentor and an accountability coach, explicitly to keep you motivated and on track to successfully complete your course. Secondly Learners receive guidance and support to help plan the next steps in your personal, academic or professional journey and provide your tailored roadmap to success. In essence, you get the complete package all in one place with us here at Upskill Online UK, where learning is earning for life.

To speak with us about this course, simply complete the enquiry form and we will contact you shortly. Alternatively you can call us on: 02475 314022.