Safeguarding children

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
J/651/1520
Credits:
1
Guided learning hours:
9 hours

Assessment Guidance

Assessment guidance:

Any knowledge evidence integral to skills-based learning outcomes may be generated outside of the work environment. The final assessment decision must show application of knowledge which relates to the work environment and local policies, procedures, and arrangements.

Aim

This unit will help learners to understand safeguarding for children, including any factors or signs, and how to respond within the workplace.

Unit Learning Outcomes

11.1

Know how to safeguard children

Assessment Criteria

  • a)

    Describe the circumstances where there could be contact with a child or young person in the normal course of work within adult social care

  • b)

    Describe factors that may contribute to a child or young person being more at risk of abuse

  • c)

    List types of abuse that a child or young person could be at risk from

  • d)

    Explain how to respond to a risk, suspicion, or disclosure that a child or young person is being abused or neglected in line with relevant legislation, agreed ways of working and local procedures