The Safeguarding Children Level 1 e-learning programme and assessment covers the statutory and mandatory training to meet the learning outcomes in the UK Core Skills Training Framework (England) v1.1.
To meet Level 1 safeguarding requirements, you should also complete the Safeguarding Adults Level 1 e-learning and assessment.
If you are required to meet Level 2 safeguarding training and competency, in addition to this Safeguarding Children Level 1 programme, you should also complete the following e-learning and assessments:
Please note: The Safeguarding children Level 1 e-learning and assessment programme provided by NHS England’s elearning for healthcare (elfh) hub is accessed by clicking on the Access button above. When you reach the elfh webpage, you will need to create an elfh account if you have not already done so. Please be aware that CPPE does not maintain control over the accuracy and currency of this programme.
Learning outcomes
On completion of all aspects of this learning programme you should be able to:
- describe potential indicators of child maltreatment in its different forms; physical, emotional and sexual abuse, neglect, grooming and exploitation to support and/or commit acts of terrorism (known as radicalisation)
- show an awareness of child trafficking, female genital mutilation (FGM), forced marriage*, modern slavery, gang and electronic media abuse, sexual exploitation, county lines (young people involved in organised crime who are coerced to traffic drugs or other illegal items around the country)
- describe the risks associated with the internet and online social networking
- show an awareness of the vulnerability of looked-after children, children with disabilities, unaccompanied children, care leavers, young carers and missing children
- understand the impact a parent or carer's physical and mental health can have on the wellbeing of a child or young person, including the impact of domestic abuse and violence and substance misuse
- understand the importance of children’s rights in the safeguarding/child protection context
- indicate what you should do if you have concerns, including who to report them to and where to get advice.
- show an awareness of relevant legislation (Children Act 1989, Children Act 2004, and Children and Social Work Act 2017 and the Sexual Offences Act 2003).
*child marriage (Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022)
How to use this programme
You will be entering the elfh hub when you access this programme. If you are new to elfh then you will need to register using the link from CPPE. This creates a link to enable access through the CPPE website.
Once you are returned to the CPPE pages, your registration is complete and you can access the elfh materials immediately.
Learning intended for
- Pharmacists
- Pharmacy technicians
- Trainee pharmacists
- CPPE registrants
