OFQUAL Level 3

Understand how to safeguard and protect children and young people in residential childcare

The Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare is designed for learners aiming to work in residential care for children in a care role, providing essential skills and knowledge to support children and young people in various settings.

Qualification Details

OFQUAL ID 603/6592/4

Level Level 3

Total Credits 61

Guided Learning 460

Total Qual Time 610

Awarding Body iCan Qualifications Limited

Sector Child development and well-being

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Learning Objective

What You'll Learn

Here are the learning objectives for the unit "Understand how to safeguard and protect children and young people in residential childcare," considering the provided course material:
To enable the learner to define safeguarding and its specific application within the context of residential childcare settings.
To enable the learner to identify different types of abuse, including physical, emotional, sexual abuse, and neglect, and recognise potential indicators of each within a residential care environment.
To enable the learner to explain the roles and responsibilities of professionals in residential childcare settings in maintaining safeguarding practices.

Learning Outcomes

Define safeguarding in relation to children and young people.
Understand the nature of abuse affecting children in care.

Assessment Methods

Portfolio of Evidence

Units & Credit Structure

Understand the context and policies surrounding safeguarding children and young people in residential settings.