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Free Level 2 Safeguarding and Prevent Training in Havering

CostFREE
Duration6 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Safeguarding and Prevent Course in Havering. Classes run at New City College Ardleigh Green Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 6 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll cover how to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns, and how the Prevent duty works in practice. These are skills that matter across care, education, youth work, and community roles. This free safeguarding and prevent course for adults is open to learners aged 19 or over.

Who this course is for

19 plus

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what safeguarding means and why it matters in professional settings.
  • You'll learn how to recognise signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
  • You'll explore the roles and responsibilities of individuals and organisations in safeguarding.
  • You'll understand the Prevent duty and how radicalisation and extremism are identified and challenged.
  • You'll learn how to report safeguarding concerns correctly and to whom.
  • You'll understand legislation and guidance that underpins safeguarding practice in the UK.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at New City College Ardleigh Green Campus. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge checks that test your understanding of safeguarding principles and the Prevent duty. There are no exams. Work is completed during the course, so there is no separate exam period to prepare for.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New City College Ardleigh Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: safeguarding knowledge is expected in most care roles
  • Teaching assistant: schools require staff to understand safeguarding duties
  • SEN teaching assistant: working with vulnerable pupils needs this foundation
  • Nursery practitioner: early years settings have statutory safeguarding requirements
  • Youth support worker: protecting young people is central to this role
  • Support worker: safeguarding awareness is essential across health and social care
  • Adult educator: tutors working with adults need to understand Prevent
  • Safeguarding officer: a starting point toward dedicated safeguarding roles

What you could study next

Level 3 Award in Safeguarding and Child Protection builds on this qualification for those moving into more senior or specialist roles. A Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or Childcare and Education is worth considering if you want to progress in care or early years work. If you're heading into education, a Level 3 Award in Education and Training opens doors to teaching and tutoring roles.

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