Unit Award Scheme

113294 SAFEGUARDING ADULTS AND CHILDREN

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	five different types of abuse in vulnerable young people and adults and the key warning signs that could indicate abuse is taking place	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
2	the key points of the safeguarding policies and procedures in place in their organisation relevant to peer mentoring	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
demonstrated the ability to
3	explain how they would respond to an issue of concern or disclosure	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
4	explain why it is important to work with local agencies when safeguarding vulnerable members in society, identifying three local agencies that help keep people safe, eg social care	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
5	give four examples of health and safety factors to consider when organising mentor sessions, including one issue that might be complex	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
6	define what the term 'safeguarding' means and explain how this links into the role of a peer mentor	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
7	define what the term 'vulnerable person' means	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
8	give three examples of safeguarding concerns which might occur in a peer mentoring session, outlining what the potential underlying issues might be	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
9	identify at least two actions they would take to safeguard and protect a given mentee, including agencies that might need to be involved	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
experienced
10	watching a presentation on personal safety and the safety of others	Summary sheet
11	participating in group discussions about local statutory child and adult protection services, identifying their key responsibilities.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 29 February 2020Level - Level Three