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Essex Safeguarding Children Board

Safeguarding Children Level 1 - Basic awareness

We have recently transferred to a new eLearning platform therefore you will be required to register and create a new account.

To access the course:

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

  • You will need to register an account first.  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

Then select Guidance notes,  please read these before completing the course. You can also download these here.

Certificate: In order to get a certificate you need to complete sections 1, 2 & 3 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.

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.