Level 2 Bullying in Children and Young People Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, without travelling to a centre. It covers how to recognise bullying, understand its effects on children and young people, and take action when it occurs. Research suggests one in five children and young people experience bullying, and the impact on mental health and school attendance can be serious. The course typically takes one week to complete.
Who this course is for
Its a sad fact of life that one in five children and young people will experience bullying in their lives*, and that young learners who are subject to bullying are at increased risk for depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, lower academic achievement, and dropping out of school.This nationally-recognised qualification will develop your understanding of bullying, including how to recognise that bullying is taking place and how to take action to stop it. The course covers the definitions of bullying and cyber bullying, legislation that relates to bullying, the effects of bullying on children and young people, and how to act when bullying is identified.The Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young People is split into manageable study units, and will develop your knowledge and understanding in four key areas:* Unit 1: Principles of bullying* Unit 2: Recognising bullying in children and young people* Unit 3: Action to be taken when a child or young person is being bullied* Unit 4: Understand government guidelines for bullyingWhether youre currently working with, or intend to work with, children and young people; or if you simply want to better understand the causes, effects, and warning signs of bullying and learn how to better combat it; this course can give you increased awareness and confidence to complement a personal, professional or voluntary role working with children and young people, or be used to update and advance your continuing professional development (CPD).Please note: The course focuses entirely on children and young people, and is not relevant to anyone interested in an awareness of bullying in adults.This is an online course taught over 10-15 weeks, meaning you can choose when and where you study, so it offers you the flexibility to fit your studies around your existing work, study, or home-life commitments.*Ditch the Label, The Annual Bullying Survey 2019
Entry requirements
4 GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) at grade D or 3 or above* or Level 1 vocational qualification* or Level 1 qualification in EnglishAdditional Information: If you do not hold a suitable Level 1 qualification, or cannot provide evidence of one, you may still be able to enrol on this course following an initial assessment to test your level of literacy in English.
What you will learn
You'll understand how bullying is defined and the different forms it can take.
You'll learn to recognise signs that bullying may be taking place.
You'll explore the effects of bullying on children and young people's mental health and wellbeing.
You'll understand the steps to take when bullying is identified.
You'll learn about the responsibilities of adults working with children and young people in responding to bullying.
How you will learn
You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written questions or tasks completed online. You submit your work digitally and receive feedback from an assessor. No classroom attendance is required.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Bank Colleges will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth Support Worker: supporting young people in schools, youth clubs, or community settings
Teaching Assistant: helping in classrooms where safeguarding knowledge is valued
Learning Mentor: working one-to-one with pupils facing difficulties
School Support Staff: pastoral or welfare roles in primary or secondary schools
Play Worker: supervising children in after-school or holiday clubs
Family Support Worker: working with families where children may be at risk
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People: deepens your safeguarding knowledge and is relevant for roles with greater responsibility.
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Childcare and Education: a route toward working in early years settings as a qualified practitioner.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to move into a mentoring or training role working with young people.
