Free Level 2 Safeguarding and Prevent Course in Hackney. Classes run at New City College Hackney Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 44 weeks, giving you time to study alongside other commitments. You'll cover how to recognise signs of abuse, neglect, and radicalisation, and understand your responsibilities under safeguarding law and the Prevent duty. These are the level 2 safeguarding and prevent classes for adults 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 care and community settings.
You'll learn to recognise signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation in adults and children.
You'll explore the legal frameworks and policies that underpin safeguarding practice.
You'll understand the Prevent duty and how to identify signs of radicalisation.
You'll learn how to respond to safeguarding concerns and who to report them to.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of different agencies involved in safeguarding.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at New City College Hackney 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 each topic and give feedback on your work as you progress.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Hackney Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker. Use safeguarding knowledge in adult or children's services.
Care assistant. Understand your duty of care and reporting responsibilities.
Teaching assistant. Apply Prevent awareness in a school setting.
Early years worker. Safeguard children in nursery or childcare roles.
Youth worker. Recognise and respond to risk in community settings.
Housing support officer. Identify vulnerability and escalate concerns appropriately.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. The next step if you want to move into a senior care or support role.
Level 3 Award in Safeguarding. Deepens your knowledge for those taking on a designated safeguarding lead role.
Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care. Broadens your skills across the wider care sector.
