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Safeguarding Children Level 1 training

Five microlessons on basic safeguarding awareness: safeguarding and child protection, the law, children's rights, the signs of abuse and neglect, and reporting a concern, with situational tests and a certificate of completion.

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About this course

What the Safeguarding Children Level 1 course covers

Even brief or supervised contact with children comes with a responsibility to keep them safe. This Level 1 course covers the difference between safeguarding and child protection, the legal duties in the Children Acts and Working Together to Safeguard Children, children's rights under UK and international law, the signs of physical, emotional and sexual abuse and neglect, and exactly who to report a concern to.

Learning outcomes

What your people will be able to do

  • Explain the difference between safeguarding and child protection
  • Describe the legal duties on organizations and individuals under UK law
  • Respect children's rights under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Children Act 1989
  • Recognize the signs of physical, emotional and sexual abuse and neglect
  • Record and report concerns accurately to the safeguarding lead
  • Call the police on 999 when a child is in immediate danger
Course contents

5 microlessons

Each microlesson is a short, TikTok-style video lesson, with knowledge checks along the way.

1What Safeguarding Means, and Where Child Protection Fits In
2Legal Duties Under UK Legislation
3Children's Rights Under UK and International Law
4Recognising the Signs of Abuse and Neglect
5Your Role: Reporting a Concern

  1. What Safeguarding Means, and Where Child Protection Fits In: Safeguarding, child protection and your role in passing on concerns.
  2. Legal Duties Under UK Legislation: The Children Acts, Working Together and organizational duties.
  3. Children's Rights Under UK and International Law: Children's rights under the UNCRC and UK law.
  4. Recognising the Signs of Abuse and Neglect: The four categories of abuse and neglect and their signs.
  5. Your Role: Reporting a Concern: Who to tell, what to record and when to call 999.
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Certificate

A certificate for every learner who completes it

Learners finish every microlesson and complete the assessments. 5Mins then issues a certificate of completion for Safeguarding Children L1: Basic Awareness.

  • Certificates and e-signatures stored against each learner
  • Audit-ready records, ready whenever an auditor asks
  • Completion shows on the Compliance Dashboard in real time
Audience and regulation

Who it's for and the law it covers

Who it's for

  • Staff and volunteers with occasional or supervised contact with children
  • Reception, administration, catering and facilities teams
  • Care and health staff who may meet children in their work
  • New starters on induction

Laws covered

  • Children Act 1989 and Children Act 2004. The main laws on children's welfare and the duties of organizations to safeguard them.
  • Working Together to Safeguard Children. Statutory guidance on how organizations and agencies in England work together to protect children.
  • UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Children have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse and neglect.
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Your questions answered

Questions about Safeguarding Children Level 1 training

How long is the Safeguarding Children Level 1 course?

It's made up of 5 microlessons, each under 5 minutes, plus two situational tests. Learners can finish it in one sitting or spread it over a few days, and 5Mins sends reminders until it is done.

Is there a certificate?

Yes. Learners get a certificate of completion once they finish every microlesson and complete the situational tests. The record is stored in 5Mins for audits.

Who needs Level 1 safeguarding children training?

Staff and volunteers who have occasional or supervised contact with children. People in regular contact should go on to Level 2, and safeguarding leads to Level 3.

What are the four main categories of child abuse?

Physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse and neglect.

How often should staff take this training?

Train people when they start and refresh it regularly, in line with your safeguarding policy. In 5Mins you can set the course to repeat automatically.

Can I try the course first?

Yes. Request a free sample lesson and book a short demo with our team. After your demo, we'll share sample lessons with you so you can see the format for yourself.

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