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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU026158
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Ungraded

Grade Descriptors

  • Ungraded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand what 'safeguarding' is.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain the concept of safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.

  • 1.2

    Explain duties of a specific professional role related to safeguarding children, young people and/or adults.

  • 1.3

    Explain 'significant harm' in the context of safeguarding.


2

Understand how to recognise abuse.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Describe the possible signs, symptoms, indicators and behaviours that may cause concern in the context of safeguarding.

  • 2.2

    Discuss ways in which an individual's health, well-being and development can be damaged by an abusive situation.


3

Understand the legal framework involved in safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Analyse how national and local guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding affect day to day work with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults.

  • 3.2

    Explain what is meant by partnership working in the context of safeguarding.