Safeguarding Children Level 1 e learning- Basic awareness

To access the course:  You can access the training by registering/logging on here https:/esca.essexacl.ac.uk/login/index.php  To access the e-learning you will need to register, if it is the first time you have used the site then click on ‘create new account’. Once you have enrolled on to the course, please read through the guidance notes in Topic 4 before completing the training.

Certificate: In order to get a certificate you need to complete both sections 1 & 2 and achieve a pass mark of 80% on the quiz. Once you have successfully completed both sections, your certificate should appear as a pop up at the end of the quiz.  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- Children Act 1989 and 2004, Children and Social Work Act 2017 and the Sexual Offences Act 2003
• 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

N.B. You need to complete all six sections and then complete the quiz. 

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.