Awareness of Safeguarding (Distance Learning)

Paid event

2027:  Thurs 21st January (10am-2pm)

What exactly is this course?

• This is a course in the Awareness of Safeguarding, providing you with the knowledge to identify a safeguarding concern, record a disclosure and report to the appropriate person.

It is fully accredited by the FAA (First Aid Awards) and awarded at Level 1 RQF or Level 5 SCQF - a summary of the content can be seen at the bottom of this page, and this link will take you to a few more details, including the course syllabus.

Assessment is taken online (using zoom) and is completed individually after the teaching input *

The qualification has no expiration date, but refresher training and keeping up to date with changes to policies, procedures and new legislation is vital.

Who is this course for?

• Anyone who has contact with children, young people or vulnerable adults in their working environment (including voluntary work).

This course is designed to be of particular use to those who wish to have an entry-level understanding of the legal and moral requirements that safeguarding covers, but who don't presently have oversight of safeguarding policies and procedures in their place of work.

** Please note you must be over 14 to participate in this course **

How much does the course cost?

• The standard cost fees are £150 per person

• Discounts are available for those working in the education, charity and voluntary sectors - please contact Qawah Coaching for more details and a code **.
• Discounts are also available when more than one person from an organisation books onto the same course - please select Buy Tickets to see what is available.

The course cost includes all teaching input, admin support, certificate costs and all materials - including a comprehensive booklet.

Qawah Coaching also includes on-going support as part of our commitment to you.

What is the course content?

By the end of the course, you will have received training on the following:

• Safeguarding legislation and guidance
• Roles and responsibilities
• Indicators of abuse or neglect
• Identifying concerns and disclosure
• Making judgements
• Reporting safeguarding concerns

Unless stated otherwise, the training will run from 10am to 2pm (including breaks)

In order to successfully complete the course and gain your qualification you must attend the teaching day and pass your individual assessment.

Please note that booking for paid courses closes at least 36 hours before course commencement - to allow for the necessary admin.

Please contact me if you are unable to find a date that works for you, want to know more about any of the courses, have a query about discounts, or need anything else.

What others have said about the course:

A great entry-level course to safeguarding, taught clearly and with good examples - Al

Andy helped me identify where the gaps in my knowledge were, while encouraging me about what I already knew - Clare

Clear illustrations of sometimes complex issues, really helpful - Laura

* Assessment takes the form of an individual discussion with the instructor at a mutually agreed date (usually within a few days of the course delivery, but no more than 2 weeks from the date of the first teaching session) - this usually takes between 20 and 30 minutes, depending on course numbers and other factors.
** Click on Contact the event organiser to the right of this page, select I have a question... and include your query in the message.

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