Introductory Principles of Safeguarding Individuals
Explain the core meaning of safeguarding, abuse, harm and disclosure, and describe why safeguarding matters in education, health, care and childcare settings.Recognise different types of abuse, signs, impacts and vulnerability…
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An engaging Level 1 safeguarding course covering the core principles, types of abuse, roles and responsibilities, responding to concerns, prevention, and online safety. Built around the Highfield qualification specification, it uses relatable workplace examples and practical scenarios to make safeguarding knowledge clear, relevant and memorable.
Course Content
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Welcome
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Meaning of safeguarding, abuse, harm and disclosure
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Legislation and regulations relating to the safeguarding of individuals
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The underpinning principles of safeguarding
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Why safeguarding individuals is important
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Qualification overview and progression opportunities
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Physical abuse and sexual abuse
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Psychological or emotional abuse, neglect or acts of omission, and self-neglect
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Domestic violence or abuse, financial or material abuse, and discriminatory abuse
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Organisational or institutional abuse, modern slavery, and child criminal exploitation
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Signs and indicators of abuse
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Quiz - Safeguarding principles and types of abuseQUIZ
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Physical impacts of abuse
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Psychological impacts of abuse
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Why individuals may be vulnerable to abuse
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Patterns, context and cumulative concerns
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Case studies across education, health, care and childcare
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Everybody’s role in safeguarding individuals
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The Designated Safeguarding Lead
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Responsibilities of those who safeguard individuals
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Professional boundaries, confidentiality and information sharing
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Working in partnership with others
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Quiz - Abuse indicators, impacts and safeguarding rolesQUIZ
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Actions to take when concerns are raised
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Responding to a disclosure
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The 5 Rs of safeguarding
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Recording and reporting concerns
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What to do if concerns have not been dealt with
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The principles of the Prevent strategy
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What organisations can do to reduce the likelihood of abuse
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Creating a safe and open culture
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Early action and prevention in everyday practice
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Scenario-based prevention examples
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Quiz - Responding to concerns and preventing abuseQUIZ
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Why online safeguarding matters
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Threats and risks that individuals are exposed to online
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Protecting individuals’ digital wellbeing
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Protective actions for safer online behaviour
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Online safety scenarios and support routes
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Quiz - Online safeguarding checkpointQUIZ
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Final recap quiz - Introductory principles of safeguarding individualsQUIZ
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Summary
Skills and Knowledge
What You'll Learn
- Explain the core meaning of safeguarding, abuse, harm and disclosure, and describe why safeguarding matters in education, health, care and childcare settings.
- Recognise different types of abuse, signs, impacts and vulnerability factors, and identify the roles and responsibilities involved in protecting individuals.
- Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, apply strategies that reduce the likelihood of abuse, and promote safer online behaviour and digital wellbeing.
Who Is This Course For?
Personal Assistants
Individuals supporting someone through Direct Payments.
Employers
Those employing a Personal Assistant or support worker.
Family Members
Family or friends managing care and support.
Care Professionals
Carers who want to understand employer responsibilities.
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