Free Level 2 Safeguarding and Prevent Course. Study online at your own pace, so you can fit learning around your work and other commitments. The course covers safeguarding principles and the Prevent Duty, giving you a clearer understanding of how to protect vulnerable people and recognise radicalisation risks. It takes around 9 weeks to complete. To enrol, you'll need to live in England, be 19 or over, and have your National Insurance number, a form of ID, employment documents, and details of your previous qualifications.
Who this course is for
This course is for anyone in the education sector and wants a better understanding of the Safeguarding and Prevent Duty.
What you will learn
You'll understand the key principles of safeguarding and your responsibilities under the law.
You'll learn what the Prevent Duty is and why it exists.
You'll identify signs that someone may be at risk of harm or radicalisation.
You'll understand how to respond appropriately and report concerns.
You'll explore the roles of different agencies involved in safeguarding.
You'll recognise how safeguarding applies in education and workplace settings.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is by written assignments or knowledge-based questions completed online. There are no exams to sit in person. You submit your work digitally, and it is marked against the NCFE qualification standards.
What you will need to bring
Learning Curve Courses will confirm anything you need before you start. You will need your National Insurance number, a form of ID, employment documents, and details of your previous qualifications ready when you enrol.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Safeguarding officer, supporting vulnerable people in schools or organisations
Teaching assistant, applying safeguarding knowledge in classroom settings
Learning support assistant, helping students with additional needs safely
Youth worker, working with young people in community or charity settings
Early years practitioner, keeping children safe in nursery or childcare settings
School administrator, handling safeguarding records and referrals
Family support worker, helping families navigate safeguarding processes
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Safeguarding and Child Protection: deepens your knowledge and is suited to those moving into lead safeguarding roles.
Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: a natural next step if you work or want to work in a school.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your safeguarding skills into a wider care context and opens more senior roles.
