This 14-week qualification provides essential knowledge for anyone wishing to work safely with children in education or childcare settings. You’ll learn about safeguarding responsibilities, how to recognise signs of harm or neglect, the importance of professional boundaries, and how to follow correct procedures when concerns arise.
The course is ideal for adults exploring future work in schools, early years settings, childcare, youth support or family support roles. It also offers valuable insight for parents and carers who want to better understand safeguarding best practice.
Delivered at Cradley Heath Skills Campus, this course offers a supportive and professional adult learning environment where you can build confidence and deepen your understanding of safeguarding.
Who is this course for?
For adults aged 19+ who want to:
• Build safeguarding knowledge for childcare or education roles
• Understand responsibilities in keeping children safe
• Develop confidence when working with children
• Prepare for Level 1 or Level 2 childcare courses
• Strengthen safeguarding awareness as a parent, volunteer or future practitioner
No prior qualifications required.