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Principles of Safeguarding & Protecting Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults Level 3

rinciples of Safeguarding & Protecting Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults Level 3 course is designed for learners who have contact with children, young people or vulnerable adults in their working environment including voluntary work.

The Principles of Safeguarding & Protecting Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults Level 3 course is a regulated one-day vocational qualification designed to equip practitioners, volunteers, and staff with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to safeguard individuals at risk.

This course enables learners to recognise the signs and indicators of abuse and neglect, respond appropriately to disclosures, understand their legal and professional responsibilities, and report safeguarding concerns in line with current legislation and best practice.

Suitable for individuals working in any sector, this qualification provides the confidence and competence to make a positive difference in the lives of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. It also helps learners understand how to protect themselves while carrying out their safeguarding responsibilities, including maintaining professional boundaries, following reporting procedures, and seeking appropriate support when concerns arise.

Whether you work in healthcare, education, social care, childcare, community services, hospitality, customer service, or any role involving contact with the public, this course provides the essential safeguarding knowledge required to identify risks, take appropriate action, and contribute to creating safer environments for everyone.

Certification:

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

Age restrictions

Learners must be a minimum of 18 years of age upon course commencement.

Date:Thursday 3 September, Monday 7 September
Course Duration:
  6 hours
Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm
Certificate includes: 6hours verifiable CPD
Fees: £92
Mode of study:
class based
​Assessment Method: Question Paper

Free services: WiFi,  tea/coffee/water refill, biscuits, candies
Location: The Foundry, 156 Blackfriars Rd, London SE1 8EN (Southwark Station (2-3 min walk) and Waterloo/Blackfriars Station (10 min walk))

Principles of Safeguarding & Protecting Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults Level 3 course is designed for learners who have contact with children, young people or vulnerable adults in their working environment including voluntary work.

Syllabus

A range of subjects is covered including:

  • 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

Learning outcomes

The learner will:

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner can:

  1. Understand how to safeguard and protect children, young people or vulnerable adults in the workplace

1.1 Identify key elements of the law on safeguarding:

  • Children
  • Young people
  • Vulnerable adults

1.2 Describe how practitioners can take steps to protect themselves from allegations and complaints within their everyday practice in a work setting

1.3 Describe ways in which concerns can be reported for:

  • Children
  • Young people
  • Vulnerable adults
  1. Know how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child, young person or vulnerable adult has been abused

2.1 Describe the characteristics of different types of abuse concerning:

  • Children
  • Young people
  • Vulnerable adults

2.2 Explain actions to take in response to evidence of abuse according to agreed ways of working

2.3 Describe how to respond to disclosures of abuse according to agreed ways of working

2.4 Identify those people who the information of abuse or suspected abuse may be shared with.

Date:Thursday 3 September, Monday 7 September
Course Duration:
  6 hours
Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm
Certificate includes 6hours verifiable CPD
Fees: £92
Mode of study:
class based
​Assessment Method: Question Paper
Location: The Foundry, 156 Blackfriars Rd, London SE1 8EN (Southwark Station (2-3 min walk) and Waterloo/Blackfriars Station (10 min walk))

Key Facts

Date: Thursday 3 September, Monday 7 September

Course Duration:  6 hours
Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm
Certificate includes: 6hours verifiable CPD
Fees: £92
Mode of study:
class based
​Assessment Method: Question Paper

Free services: WiFi,  tea/coffee/water refill, biscuits, candies
Location: The Foundry, 156 Blackfriars Rd, London SE1 8EN (Southwark Station (2-3 min walk) and Waterloo/Blackfriars Station (10 min walk))

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