Free Level 2 Bullying in Children and Young People Course in Northallerton. Classes run at Northallerton Adult Education, with daytime sessions designed to fit around other commitments. This bullying in children and young people qualification covers how bullying affects children and young people, how to recognise it, and how to respond. The course runs part-time over 6 months.
Who this course is for
This qualification is aimed at learners who are looking to expand their knowledge in this area whether to support family or as additional professional development in your area of employment.
Entry requirements
You must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibility maybe linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment. If this is the first qualification you are undertaking as part of the Supporting Teaching and Learning suite, you will be required to attend the introductory course Starting my career working in schools, be working towards your Level 1 in maths and English and have basic IT skills if not already achieved.
What you will learn
You'll understand what bullying is and how it is defined.
You'll recognise different types of bullying, including online and face-to-face.
You'll identify the signs that a child or young person may be experiencing bullying.
You'll understand the impact bullying can have on children's and young people's wellbeing.
You'll explore the roles and responsibilities of those working with or supporting young people.
You'll learn about approaches and strategies used to prevent and respond to bullying.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Northallerton Adult Education. Assessment is through written assignments or knowledge-based tasks that you complete during the course. Your tutor will guide you through the material and support you as you work toward the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth Support Worker: support young people in schools, youth clubs, or community settings.
Teaching Assistant: assist in classrooms where safeguarding knowledge is valued.
School Pastoral Support Officer: help students with wellbeing and behaviour concerns.
Family Support Worker: work with families to address issues affecting children.
Play Worker: supervise and support children in play and after-school settings.
Learning Mentor: guide young people facing social or emotional barriers to learning.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People: deepens your understanding of child protection and is recognised in many childcare and youth work roles.
Level 3 Certificate in Working with Children and Young People: broadens your skills for roles in youth support, education, or community settings.
Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education: if you want to move into early years or nursery work, this is the qualification that counts toward statutory staffing ratios.
