Free Level 2 Safeguarding and Prevent Course in Loughton. Classes run at Epping Forest Campus, part-time during the day. This free safeguarding and prevent course for adults runs over 44 weeks, giving you time to study alongside other commitments. You'll build a solid understanding of safeguarding principles and the Prevent duty, covering how to recognise and respond to harm, abuse, and radicalisation. The course is relevant to roles in health, social care, education, and community settings. You'll leave with the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll understand the key principles of safeguarding and why they matter.
You'll learn how to recognise signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
You'll understand your responsibilities when safeguarding concerns arise.
You'll explore the Prevent duty and how it relates to safeguarding practice.
You'll learn how to identify indicators of radicalisation and extremism.
You'll understand how to refer concerns through the correct channels.
You'll explore legislation and guidance that underpins safeguarding in the UK.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Epping Forest Campus. Learning is delivered through tutor-led teaching, group discussion, and written activities. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge checks that you complete during the course. There are no exams. Your tutor will support you throughout and give feedback on your work.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Epping Forest Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Safeguarding officer - supporting organisations to meet safeguarding duties
Care assistant - working with vulnerable adults or children in care settings
Teaching assistant - supporting pupils in schools and early years settings
Youth worker - working with young people in community or charity roles
Support worker - providing day-to-day support to vulnerable individuals
Early years practitioner - working in nurseries or childcare settings
Community outreach worker - engaging with at-risk individuals and families
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Safeguarding and Child Protection - deepens your knowledge for supervisory or specialist roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care - a broader qualification for those moving into care management.
Level 3 Certificate in Education and Training - useful if you want to move into a teaching or training role.
Level 3 Award in Understanding the Prevent Duty - focuses specifically on counter-extremism responsibilities.
