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Free Level 2 Safeguarding and Prevent Course Online – East Sussex College Eastbourne

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
Start31 Oct 2026
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Safeguarding and Prevent Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work and home life.

The course covers three core areas: the Prevent Duty, safeguarding, and online safety. You'll learn to recognise signs of abuse, understand how radicalisation happens, and explore the risks of illegal online activity. Studying around four to six hours a week, you can complete the course within a year. Assessments are written tasks submitted online and marked by tutors.

You'll finish with an NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent.

Who this course is for

Official data showed that over 7,500 people were referred to the Prevent programme in 2015/16. The purpose of this qualification is to support anyone who is responsible for the safeguarding of people and for helping prevent radicalisation. It gives learners an understanding of recognising the signs of abuse, how to reduce the risk of radicalisation and the potential consequences of illegal online activity.

Entry requirements

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What you will learn

  • You'll understand the Prevent Duty and why it exists.
  • You'll learn to recognise signs of abuse and neglect.
  • You'll explore how radicalisation happens and how to reduce the risk.
  • You'll understand the consequences of illegal online activity.
  • You'll learn how to respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
  • You'll apply your knowledge to practical and workplace-related scenarios.

How you will learn

You study through an online eLearning platform. Each unit includes written tasks that test your understanding and your ability to apply knowledge to real situations. You submit all assessments online. Qualified tutors mark your work and give you written feedback. The provider recommends studying four to six hours a week to make steady progress.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a device with internet access to study and submit your work. East Sussex College Eastbourne will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Safeguarding officer, supports safeguarding processes in a care or education setting.
  • Support worker, assists vulnerable adults or young people in care settings.
  • Teaching assistant, works alongside teachers and needs safeguarding awareness.
  • Youth worker, supports young people in community or charity roles.
  • Care assistant, provides personal care and needs safeguarding knowledge.
  • Early years practitioner, works with young children in nursery or childcare settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Certificate in Working with Vulnerable Young People, a natural next step if you work with young people.
  • Level 3 qualifications in Working with Children and Young People, for those moving into more specialist roles.
  • Level 3 qualifications in Supporting Teaching and Learning, if you work or want to work in a school setting.
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