Online course1 hourCPD accredited

Safeguarding Children and Adults Basic Awareness

Our online Safeguarding Children and Adults Basic Awareness training gives you a short, basic introduction to protecting both children and adults at risk from abuse, neglect and exploitation. It focuses on recognising abuse and knowing what to do when you have a concern.

This basic safeguarding training is suitable for anyone who may have contact with children and adults at risk during their day-to-day work or volunteering, and is a good starting point if you have not completed safeguarding training before.

Complete it at your own pace in around 1 hour, then pass the final assessment to receive your certificate.

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DurationAround 1 hour
Regional contentEngland, Scotland, Wales, NI
CertificateEmailed on completion
CPD accreditedBasic awareness level

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£20.00 + VAT

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Learners Quantity:   

Price per learner £20.00

Total £20.00

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4.77 / 5

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OVERVIEW

About this safeguarding awareness training

This course is a short introduction to safeguarding both children and adults at risk from abuse, neglect and exploitation. It covers what safeguarding means, who may be at risk and why, and the basics of recognising abuse, responding to a disclosure, and reporting and recording a concern. It's a good starting point if you have not completed safeguarding training before, or if your role means you have contact with both children and adults at risk.

KEY FEATURES

Safeguarding awareness for anyone who works with children or adults at risk

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    Around 1 hour to complete

    A short, focused introduction, ideal for staff who need a basic awareness rather than in-depth training.

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    Covers both children and adults

    Covers both children and adults at risk in a single course, ideal for mixed teams or roles.

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    Covers all four UK nations

    Includes the key safeguarding legislation and terms for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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    Covers recognising and reporting abuse

    Learn to recognise the categories of abuse for both children and adults, and how to be an active bystander.

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    Upon successful completion of the course

    Score 80% or more in the final assessment to receive your Safeguarding Children and Adults Basic Awareness certificate.

DETAILS / BENEFITS

Why learners choose this course

  • Instant access to courses
  • Takes around 1 hour to complete
  • Courses can be taken 24/7 online or on mobile devices

  • Less expensive than face-to-face training
  • No need to take time out of work to undertake training
  • Covers both children and adults at risk in a single course

  • Retrieve centrally held online certificates at the touch of a button
  • Individual, personalised certificates can be downloaded and printed
  • Downloadable Excel report so you can monitor completion

  • Automated reminders when training is due for renewal
  • Courses can be stopped and restarted at any point
  • Course notes and resources available for the duration of certification
  • Friendly, UK-based customer support centre in case you have any queries

  • Regularly updated to meet legislation changes
  • A quick way to give your whole team a shared basic awareness of safeguarding

COURSE CONTENT

What's included in this safeguarding awareness course

8 modules · Around 1 hour · Final assessment included

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CERTIFICATION

A personalised certificate upon completion

Once you have passed your final assessment, your personalised Safeguarding Children and Adults Basic Awareness certificate will be emailed to you automatically.

  • Individual, personalised certificate
  • Emailed automatically when you pass
  • Fully CPD Accredited
  • Covers both children and adults
  • Certificate valid for two years
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