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Essex Safeguarding Children Board

Safeguarding Children Level 1 - Basic awareness

To access the course:

Please access the training by following this link Log onto the site esca1

  • If you don't have an account already, you will need to register.  Select create new account and complete all sections. You will then receive an email with a link to activate your account.
  • Once your account is activated log in,

Once logged in

  • From the menu at the top, click on the HOME page
  • Then scroll down to AVAILABLE COURSES
  • Select Safeguarding Children Level 1 2026

Then select Guidance notes,  please read these before completing the course. You can also download the guide here Safeguarding Children Level 1 Guidance Notes - June 2026

Certificate: In order to get a certificate you must complete sections 1, 2 & 3, answer all questions and achieve a pass mark of 80% on the quiz. Once you have successfully completed all sections, a link to your certificate should appear as a pop up at the end of the resources and further training section.  Please ensure you download and save your certificate before exiting the course as it is not saved on the website.

Target audience: Anyone working or volunteering with children, young people and their families in Essex who need a basic level of safeguarding knowledge.

Aim of the e learning: To give a basic awareness of safeguarding children.

Learning outcomes:

  • To be aware of the national legislation that relates to safeguarding children - Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026, The Childrens Act 1989 and 2004
  • Be able to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect
  • To be aware of local guidance-Southend, Essex and Thurrock Child Protection Procedures and the Essex Effective Support for Children and Families
  • To know what to do if you have concerns about a child
  • Understand own role and responsibilities and those of others in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
  • Understand the principles of information sharing
  • To be able to document safeguarding/child protection concerns in a clear and concise way that can be shared with other staff members or agencies appropriately

If you are the safeguarding lead in your organisation and wish to deliver a Level 1 session to your colleagues then please contact ESCB for a copy of the PowerPoint.