Unit 1 – Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people

Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people is the first unit of the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children and Young People program.

This unit provides the knowledge and understanding required for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.

Unit Reference: K/601/3323

Credit Value: 3

Guided Learning hours: 20

Learning Outcomes

This unit has following learning outcomes:

1: Know about the legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children

and young people, including e-safety.

2: Know what to do when children or young people are ill or injured, including emergency procedures.

3: Know how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused, harmed or bullied.