The Principles Of Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults course covers a range of topics, including:
- Understanding safeguarding legislation
- Understanding the different types of abuse of children and adults
- Being able to explain the different indicators of abuse and neglect
- Being able to explain how to respond to disclosures of abuse
- Being able to describe what action to take if a safeguarding concern arises
- Being able to identify the people information can be shared with
- Understanding how to protect practitioners in their everyday practice setting
The Safeguarding training course is facilitated through group and class discussions to involve all candidates and to ensure all candidates are grasping the board topics ready for the assessment.
Candidates can wear clothing that they feel comfortable with to support their learning and take part in group discussions with other candidates.
The price includes:
- Awarding body registration fees
- Accredited electronic certificates
- Handbook, reminder card & pen
- Great instructors
If there are additional costs, we will agree on these at the time of booking, for example, excess travel, off-site parking, and venue hire.
The course includes a 'Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults' handbook, produced by Instructuk Resources Ltd to support the course.
There is no post-course learning for this Level 3 Award in Principles Of Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults course.
You can arrange a program of support from Dewi Development Ltd for your staff, this can include ongoing coaching, annual Continual Professional Development or access to a debrief session.
The Continual Professional Development can focus on scenarios your staff may face across a range of topics, ensuring they would respond appropriately and information is fresh in their mind.
The Level 3 Award in Principles Of Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults course includes interactive group discussion which is monitored by the tutor and a written question paper at the end of the course.
Successful candidates will be issued with an Ofqual regulated Level 3 Award in Principles of Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults by the awarding body First Aid Awards (FAA).
The Principles of Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults qualification does not expire, but Continual Professional Development is recommended to keep up to date with changes in best practice and legislation. Some companies, awarding bodies or member organisations required yearly CPD takes place to maintain current knowledge.
We can deliver the training at your venue which has a suitable training room or we can support you in arranging a suitable external venue. Training at your venue can save you costs but be aware staff can be distracted by day-to-day concerns.
Locations will require:
- Room big enough to sit 12 candidates in a horseshoe
- Tables for group work and assessment at the end of the session
- Projector and screen with computer connection, however, we can provide a projector with a laptop on request
While we will deliver our courses across the country, we focus on supporting local businesses in south Wales from Cardigan to Haverfordwest, Carmarthen, Swansea, Cardiff and Newport.
The course will have three planned breaks, including lunch. No refreshments are included when delivered at one of your venues, but tea and coffee will be included when delivered at a venue arranged by ourselves.
This course is open to all. If there are any learning or physical needs, these should be notified in advance of the course to see what reasonable adjustments can be made in liaison with the awarding body.
Previous Terminology
The Safeguarding of Adults at Risk was previously referred to as the Protection of Vulnerable Adults (POVA). This course covers content previously covered in the Protection of Vulnerable Adults course.
The Safeguarding of Children and Young People was previously referred to as Safeguarding Children. This course covers content previously covered in the Safeguard Children course.
If you have any additional questions, do not hesitate to contact us.
