Free Level 2 Bullying in Children and Young People Course. Study online. You can work through this bullying in children and young people qualification at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments. The course covers how to recognise bullying, understand its effects on children and young people, and what action to take. It also looks at government guidance on bullying. The course runs to 140 hours. You'll need a GCSE grade 4 or above in English and Maths, or equivalent, and must have lived in the UK for the last three years.
Who this course is for
Interested in helping children and young people? This FREE online course equips you with the knowledge and understanding of bullying. Gain a Level 2 qualification that will help you recognise the signs and understand the effects bullying has on children and young people. This course is ideal for anyone currently in a career working with children and young people or those who are considering working with children and young people.
Entry requirements
No specific entry requirements, but a minimum of a GCSE grade 4-9 in English and Maths (or equivalent) is recommended Applicants must live in England and not live in the locations listed here Applicants must have been living in the UK for the last 3 years.
What you will learn
You'll understand the principles of bullying and why it happens.
You'll learn how to recognise the signs of bullying in children and young people.
You'll understand the effects bullying has on children and young people.
You'll know what action to take when a child or young person is being bullied.
You'll understand government guidance on bullying in schools and other settings.
How you will learn
You study entirely online, working through course materials at a time that suits you. An assessor provides guidance throughout your studies. Assessment is based on the work you complete online. You do not need to attend a classroom or sit a formal exam. If you are not confident using tools like email or Microsoft Word, support is available before and during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. West Notts College Derby Road Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth Support Worker: supporting young people in community or school settings.
Learning Mentor: helping children with behaviour, wellbeing, and attendance.
Teaching Assistant: supporting pupils in primary or secondary classrooms.
School Welfare Officer: monitoring pupil welfare and safeguarding concerns.
Family Support Worker: working with families and children in the community.
Play Worker: leading activities for children in after-school or holiday clubs.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People: deepens your understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and is relevant for roles with greater pastoral or welfare duties.
Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Children and Young People's Mental Health: builds on awareness of wellbeing and is useful for youth work and school-based roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work: a broader qualification for those moving into professional youth support roles.
