Free Level 2 Safeguarding and Prevent Course in Redbridge. Classes run at New City College Chadwell Heath Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 6 weeks, making it straightforward to fit around other commitments. You'll study how to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns, and how the Prevent duty works in practice. The course covers child and adult safeguarding, types of abuse, and how to raise concerns through the right channels. It's a free safeguarding and prevent course for adults aged 19 or over.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll identify the key principles of safeguarding for children and adults.
You'll recognise different types of abuse and neglect and their indicators.
You'll understand your responsibilities when a safeguarding concern arises.
You'll explain how to report and refer concerns through the correct procedures.
You'll describe the purpose and scope of the Prevent duty.
You'll identify signs that someone may be vulnerable to radicalisation.
You'll understand the roles of different agencies in safeguarding and Prevent work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at New City College Chadwell Heath Campus. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that you complete during the course. There are no exams. Your tutor will guide you through the material in class, and you'll have the chance to discuss real scenarios to apply what you've learned.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Chadwell Heath Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant - supports vulnerable adults or children in care settings
Teaching assistant - works alongside teachers in schools and colleges
Early years practitioner - works with young children in nursery or pre-school
Youth worker - supports young people in community or residential settings
Support worker - assists adults with physical or learning disabilities
School administrator - handles safeguarding records and referrals in schools
Housing support officer - works with vulnerable tenants and families
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Safeguarding - deepens your knowledge for supervisory or lead safeguarding roles.
Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care - a broader qualification for care roles, building on your safeguarding knowledge.
Level 3 Certificate in Education and Training - if you want to move into teaching or training others in safeguarding.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training - a stepping stone into delivering safeguarding training in workplaces or community settings.
