Safeguarding Everyone Level 1 Course
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The Level 1 Safeguarding Everyone course will help you understand essential safeguarding responsibilities for vulnerable children, young people and adults. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to recognise key signs of abuse, cooperate with the relevant authorities when reporting cases of abuse and neglect, and understand how key cases of abuse have impacted legislation.
Course Level: Introductory
Duration: 1-2 Hours (8 Modules)
Accreditation: CPD Certified
Certificate: Self-Printed Certificate
Last Updated: 2nd April 2026
Description
When working alongside vulnerable people and dealing with a safeguarding incident, it’s essential to follow the necessary procedure when dealing with a safeguarding incident. From victim confidentiality to appropriate reporting of neglect and abuse concerns, a safeguarding Level 1 course will help you understand your responsibilities when caring for vulnerable individuals. Not only will you be able to safeguard those you are directly responsible for, but you’ll also be able to care for anyone else you come into contact with while carrying out your work duties.
By the end of our Level 1 Safeguarding training course, you will gain a clearer understanding of how to safeguard children, young people, and adults at risk effectively within your responsibilities. Our course provides an introduction to the concepts of safeguarding and the basics of looking after vulnerable people, covering all the fundamental processes you need to follow to resolve your first safeguarding case.
Who needs safeguarding training?
For basic safeguarding procedures and child protection, Level 1 Safeguarding courses are a fast way to ensure compliance and learn the fundamentals. It’s a legal requirement for anyone who works with vulnerable children, young people, or adults to have an up-to-date understanding of safeguarding practices and legislation. If you work alongside people at risk, you’ll need at least a safeguarding Level 1 training course to prove you can act on safety and welfare concerns proactively and protect vulnerable people from harm.
What level of safeguarding training do I need?
Level 1 safeguarding training is the most fundamental level of training you can receive, with other courses available for more advanced cases of abuse and neglect. To learn more about the different courses on offer, read our safeguarding training level guide for an explanation of what each level entails.
Who is this Safeguarding Everyone Level 1 course for?
Our CPD approved Level 1 Safeguarding Everyone course has been built for anyone who works with vulnerable children, young people and adults.
Testing and certification
At the end of the course, there is a test consisting of 15 multiple choice questions, for which a pass mark of at least 75% is required. Learners can have as many attempts at the test as is needed at no extra cost.
After achieving a pass mark of 75%, learners will be able to download and print a CPD approved Virtual College safeguarding everyone level 1 certificate for their records.
Course duration
The safeguarding everyone level 1 training course should take 1-2 hours to complete, but this depends on how quickly you absorb the training material.
Progress is recorded throughout by the Virtual College Learning Management System, meaning you can take as long as you need to work your way through the course.
Entry requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this level 1 safeguarding everyone course.
What you'll learn
- Be able to recognise the signs of abuse
- Be able to respond appropriately to suspected or alleged abuse
- Know how to recognise and report unsafe practices
Suitable for
- Administrators
- Reception staff
- Caterers
- Transport Staff
- Domestic Staff
- Maintenance Staff
- Laboratory Staff
- Porters
- Community Pharmacist Counter Staff
- Social workers
- Teachers
- Safeguarding Teams
- Volunteers
Course Structure
An introduction to the meanings behind safeguarding definitions, such as a vulnerable child and an at risk adult.
Certification
Self-Printed Certificate Option
Upon completion of the course, a digital certificate will be available to download instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Level 1 Safeguarding Everyone course will take approximately 1-2 hours to complete but you can take as long as you like, as there are no time limits.
The certificate does not include an expiry date. Still, it is recommended that safeguarding training is refreshed annually to ensure you are up to date with the latest safeguarding requirements and guidance.
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