Introduction to Safeguarding Children Training Course (Level 1 Safeguarding)
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Introduction to Safeguarding Children Training Course (Level 1 Safeguarding)
Also known as Level 1 Safeguarding Children
Duration 2-3 Hours
Last audited 16th July 2026
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This course has been updated to comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education, published by the Department for Education on 7th July 2026, which comes into force on 1st September 2026.
Anyone who works or interacts with children and/or their families must understand their safeguarding responsibilities. Regardless of specific roles and occupations, it is essential to be able to promote the wellbeing of all children, recognise when children may be experiencing maltreatment and know how to respond appropriately.
This Introduction to Safeguarding Children course provides you with the knowledge and skills required to effectively safeguard the children in your care. It explains common types of maltreatment and how to recognise if they are happening, how to respond to a disclosure and how to deal with concerns about a child. A combination of written information, case studies and interactive activities will help you to feel confident in your safeguarding responsibilities.
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Same day digital certificate
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Full audio voiceover
Assessment retakes at no extra cost
Learn at your own pace with no completion deadlines
Developed by a qualified safeguarding and child protection consultant and trainer
Written in line with statutory guidance Working Together to Safeguard Children and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
City & Guilds Assured
Accredited by CPD
Earn 3 CPD points on completion
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What you'll learn
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Recognise the difference between safeguarding and child protection and why they are important.
- Identify key legislation and the statutory framework which underpin safeguarding practice.
- Recognise and describe the different types of child maltreatment.
- Identify things that make some children particularly vulnerable.
- Recognise safeguarding concerns and possible signs of child maltreatment and identify how to respond appropriately.
Training you can trust
City & Guilds Assured
Thoroughly reviewed independently by City & Guilds learning and development experts, this course is approved as City & Guilds Assured. High Speed Training is the first e-learning provider to have online courses awarded City & Guilds Assured status.
Accredited by CPD
All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
Recommended renewal:
3 years
What does this mean? This certificate does not have an expiry date, however, based on industry best practice guidelines there is a recommended renewal period.
Course in action
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Our in-house Learning Designers develop all of our courses to give you and your learners the most engaging training possible.
Why take this course?
It is challenging to put an exact figure on how many children in the UK are suffering maltreatment at any one time. This is because it can occur in many forms, and unfortunately, many cases of child maltreatment go undetected and unreported. Those who interact with children are responsible for safeguarding those in their care, promoting their wellbeing and ensuring that opportunities to address any issues are not missed.
By taking this Introduction to Safeguarding Children course, you will understand how to recognise signs of child maltreatment. It will equip you with the skills needed to act appropriately if a child discloses information to you or if you have concerns yourself.
Module 1: Safeguarding and Child Protection
This module defines the terms safeguarding and child protection, introduces key legislation and guidance and outlines the responsibilities of those working with children.
Module 2: Recognising Categories of Abuse
This module explains the types of abuse which children may experience in more detail, including the signs to look out for which may indicate that abuse is taking place.
Module 3: Recognising Child Abuse
This module looks specifically at the four overarching categories of abuse. It explains each one and details the general indicators that suggest a child is being abused, along with the indicators specific to each category.
Module 4: Recognising different types of maltreatment
This module examines the different types of maltreatment that sit within the four overarching categories of abuse, including issues like harmful sexual behaviour (HSB), online abuse, bullying and child sexual and criminal exploitation (CSE/CCE). It describes each one and highlights indicators that may suggest it is occurring.
Module 5: Risks and vulnerabilities
This module examines the factors and circumstances that may make a child more susceptible to maltreatment.
Module 6: Responding to Disclosures and Concerns
This module examines how concerns may come to your attention, including direct disclosures of maltreatment from a child. It details how to respond, including how to record a concern or disclosure effectively and who to refer the matter to.
Module 7: Recording and Sharing Information
This module explains how to share information with other agencies, good practice for effective record-keeping and what to do if you disagree with a decision after referring a concern about a child.
Module 8: Safeguarding in Education and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
This module includes optional content for learners working in an educational setting. It also includes an optional further section for learners who work specifically in the EYFS. Within these sections, sector-specific responsibilities and safeguarding issues are covered, to support learners in fulfilling their duties effectively.
The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked 20 multiple-choice questions with a pass mark of 80%. The answers are marked automatically, so you will instantly know whether you have passed. If you don't pass, don't worry! You can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.
It is important for anyone who works with children or interacts with them and/or their families to have a secure knowledge of safeguarding. This training course is suitable for all those who fit this criteria and are required to take safeguarding training as part of their role or feel that this would be beneficial.
This is an introductory level course; therefore, no previous knowledge is needed. It is suitable for those holding a variety of roles and working in various settings. Examples of people who may wish to take this training include:
- Teachers, nursery workers, teaching assistants, carers and childminders.
- Doctors, nurses, paramedics and health workers.
- Social workers, council staff and immigration officers.
- Youth workers, activity leaders and volunteers.
- Sports coaches.
- Religious leaders.
Looking for higher level training? We also provide Advanced Safeguarding Children (Level 2) and Designated Safeguarding Lead Training (Level 3).
If you work in Early Years, Schools or colleges, our Safeguarding Children in Education Training (Level 1) may be more suitable for your needs.
If you are a Governor or someone with a strategic safeguarding responsibility who does not deal with individual concerns at an operational level, then our Safeguarding for Governors Course is more suitable for you.
Written by experts
In partnership with
Joanna Nicolas
Safeguarding and Child Protection Consultant
Joanna Nicolas is a highly regarded safeguarding consultant, trainer and social worker with 30 years of experience in the sector.
Joanna is a co-opted Board member of Cafcass and a member of the Prince’s Trust Safeguarding Advisory Panel. She is also a court-appointed expert witness in child protection cases.
She was a core trainer for her Local Safeguarding Children Partnership for 15 years and works with various Local Authorities and other organisations specialising in the most complex child abuse cases.
In recent years Joanna has worked with a range of UK organisations including the Department for Education, Ofsted and Local Safeguarding Children Partnerships.
Frequently asked questions
How do I access the training?
All of our training is done within your web browser - there are no apps to download or software to install.
After picking the courses you need and completing your purchase, you will receive a confirmation email. To access our courses yourself or to distribute them to others you just need to click the ‘Get Started’ button within the email and select which option you want. You will then be able to add the course(s) into an existing account, or create a new account.
Can I buy training for my team?
Of course just add the amount of courses you need and follow the purchase process. Please do be aware that it is one course per learner so they will all need their own course.
When buying courses for a team you'll also get access to our Management Suite free of charge. This is a tool that will allow you to allocate, track and review the training of your team.
Did you know? - We offer free training sessions on how to get the most from your Management Suite. To benefit from this, please contact: managersupport@highspeedtraining.co.uk to get your session booked in.
If I order multiple courses will I receive any discount?
Yes, our bulk discounts are automatically applied to orders containing any combination of courses. We offer the following discounts on bulk purchases:
If you purchase 10+ courses you receive a 10% discount
If you purchase 50+ courses you receive a 20% discount
If you purchase 100+ courses you receive a 30% discount
If you purchase 500+ courses you receive a 40% discount
What payment options are available?
You can pay for our training using either a Debit or Credit card.
For companies ordering 5 or more courses, you’ll also be given the option to pay by invoice. If you would like to pay by invoice for fewer than 5 courses then please contact our Sales Team by calling 0333 006 7000 or emailing us at sales@highspeedtraining.co.uk.
Can I access the training material after I have completed my course?
Yes. You can use your username and password to log in and revisit the training material as many times as you like, even after completing the course.
Is there a time limit on completing the course?
No, we want our courses to work around you so there’s no time limit in which you must complete the training after making a purchase. You can also split your training over as many different sessions as you wish, as course progress is saved as you make your way through the training. You’re free to learn entirely at your own pace.
How do you make your courses?
All of our courses are made by our in-house Learning Design team with an approach to solve real-world performance problems - not just to tick a box. This approach is built on the widely recognised Double Diamond framework, adapted to ensure that every course is engaging, effective and rooted in the learner's reality.
We collaborate with experts in the field to help pinpoint the specific barriers preventing safe or ideal behaviour. We identify opportunities for the course to solve these barriers, increasing the likelihood that training will translate into real-world action.
By training with us you can be confident that you are taking a course that has gone through rigorous internal reviews and external approvals to truly be built with the learner in mind.
