Level 1 module 1 of 2 (1 hour) — who takes which level, what harm can look like, and the one thing every team member must be able to do: report a concern the same day.
Course aim
Meet the knowledge expected at safeguarding Level 1 for every team member — non-clinical staff stop after Level 1; clinical staff then continue to Level 2 so the practice can show a working system, not only a policy folder.
Hours: Level 1 is 2 hours in 2 modules of 1 hour. This is 1 of 2. Complete them in numerical order. All modules stay open — there is no lock between them. Refresh at least every 3 years. Competency should be reviewed in-year by the practice. Who takes this: non-clinical staff complete Level 1 only (2 hours). Clinical staff complete Level 1 (2 hours) and Level 2 (3 hours). Everyone completes Level 1. Non-clinical staff stop after these 2 hours. Clinical staff then take Level 2 (3 hours).
What you will be able to do
- 1State that everyone completes Level 1 (2 hours); non-clinical staff stop there; clinical staff then complete Level 2 (3 hours)
- 2Describe abuse and neglect in plain language for both children and adults at risk
- 3Name the practice designated safeguarding lead and when to use 999
- 4Explain why you must not investigate, confront or promise secrecy
This Level 1 series
- This module — 1: Duty, harm and how to report
- 2: What to notice and how to share
Always follow current national guidance and your local safeguarding children partnership / adult safeguarding board procedures. Level 3 is not normally required in general dental practice; safeguarding leads may choose it as extra.
Course Content
Begin with lesson 1 — later lessons unlock as you progress.
Start course: 1. Level 1, Level 2 and why this is 2 hours