This course is designed to support those who are already employed or seeking
employment working with young people. You will learn how to be safe and
secure in a learning environment as well as provide you with an introduction to
responsibilities in ensuring your own and ours safety.
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Safeguarding in a Learning Environment NCFE CACHE Award Level 1
Level 1 - Introductory
Safeguarding in a Learning Environment NCFE CACHE Award Level 1
This qualification develops a suitable knowledge and understanding of
safeguarding children and young people in a learning environment. It covers the
understanding that everyone has the right to learn, to be safe and to be
respected. This course is suitable for anyone who is considering a career in
working with children and young people. This could include parents/carers and
volunteers who would like to play a part in a variety of educational
settings.
Location
Entry
Fees
When
James Watt College
12-01-2026
Free*
TBC
Matthew Boulton College
13-04-2026
Free*
TBC
* Courses are free for 16-18s. Students aged 19 or over could be charged fees and is subject to a fee assessment. Learners on benefits in the majority of cases courses are also free. Fee assessments are completed at enrolment.
Course Length: 9 - 10 Weeks
There are no specific recommended prior learning for this qualification; however learners must to be working at minimum entry level 3 in literacy.
To be awarded the level 1, you must successfully complete written evidence for each unit; which will then be internally assessed to ensure competence.
To be awarded the level 1, you must successfully complete written evidence for each unit; which will then be internally assessed to ensure competence.
- Understanding the need for safeguarding in a learning environment
- Establishing safe personal boundaries in a learning environment
- Staying safe online in a learning environment
- Recognising abuse in a learning environment