HR & Compliance About 2 hours 2 CPD hours

Safeguarding Level 3 (TQUK) RQF

Prepare designated safeguarding leads to receive disclosures, make referrals and coordinate a lawful, multi-agency response to concerns.

  • CPD Accredited
  • TQUK
Overview

What this course covers

Designated safeguarding leads and supervisors need more than general awareness, they must be ready to receive disclosures, share information lawfully and lead a coordinated response. This programme is grounded in key legislation including the Children Act 1989 and 2004, the Care Act 2014 and Working Together to Safeguard Children.

Learners cover how to apply a structured judgement process when assessing a concern and how to document a disclosure sensitively. The course builds the confidence needed to act decisively across education, health, social care, sport and charity settings.

What you'll learn

Skills you'll walk away with

  • Explain the legal framework for UK safeguarding
  • Recognise signs and categories of abuse and exploitation
  • Apply a structured judgement process to safeguarding concerns
  • Receive and document a disclosure sensitively
  • Describe duties around information sharing and referral
  • Coordinate with multi-agency partners on safeguarding practice
Who it's for

Designed with these roles in mind

  • Designated Safeguarding Leads and deputies
  • Managers and supervisors with safeguarding responsibility
  • Trustees, governors and senior leaders
  • Staff progressing from Level 1 or 2 safeguarding
Course content

Modules included

6 short lessons that build sequentially. Learners can pause and resume at any point on any device.

  1. 01 Introduction to safeguarding and the designated lead role
  2. 02 Safeguarding legislation and organisational policy
  3. 03 Types and indicators of abuse and exploitation
  4. 04 Responding to and recording disclosures
  5. 05 Information sharing, thresholds and referrals
  6. 06 Record keeping, escalation and reviewing practice
Assessment

How competence is checked

A final assessment checks learners can apply safeguarding legislation and referral procedures correctly.

Certificate

What learners receive

Learners receive a CPD-accredited certificate worth 2 CPD hours to download instantly on completion.

Aligned with
  • Children Act 1989
  • Children Act 2004
  • Care Act 2014
  • Working Together to Safeguard Children
FAQ

Common questions

How long do learners have to complete the course?
Access is open-ended. Once assigned, learners can log in on any device, work at their own pace, pause and resume, and complete the course whenever it suits them.
What happens if a learner fails the end-of-course test?
Learners can retake the test until they pass. Progress is tracked automatically so nobody loses their place.
How is the certificate delivered?
The certificate is generated instantly on completion and available to download as a personalised PDF. Copies are stored in the admin dashboard for compliance records.
Can we buy licences in bulk for a team?
Yes. Volume pricing is available from as few as five licences and scales for larger workforces. Request a callback for a tailored quote.
Is the training accessible on mobile devices?
Yes. The course runs in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or mobile. There is nothing to install.
Do you offer reporting for compliance audits?
Yes. The admin dashboard provides completion reports, certificate downloads and audit-ready logs by learner or by team.

Ready to roll out Safeguarding Level 3 (TQUK) RQF to your team?

Speak to a compliance advisor for volume pricing, admin dashboard access and same-day setup.

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