Free Level 2 Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People Course in Barnsley. Classes run at The Mill Academy on a part-time daytime basis, running over 36 weeks at a manageable pace. This safeguarding and protecting children and young people qualification covers how to recognise, respond to, and report concerns about the welfare of children and young people. It's relevant to roles across childcare, education, health, and social care settings. You'll have an information, advice, and guidance session before you start to make sure the course is the right fit.
Who this course is for
Anyone. Please contact us for more information.
Entry requirements
An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.
What you will learn
You'll understand what safeguarding means and why it matters for children and young people.
You'll learn to recognise signs of abuse, neglect, and harm.
You'll know how to respond appropriately when you have concerns about a child or young person.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of different agencies involved in safeguarding.
You'll learn about relevant legislation and guidance that underpins safeguarding practice in the UK.
You'll understand how to report concerns through the correct procedures.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The Mill Academy. Assessment is typically through written assignments or knowledge-based tasks that demonstrate your understanding of safeguarding principles and procedures. The part-time daytime timetable spreads learning across 36 weeks, giving you time to absorb and apply what you cover in class.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Mill Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support pupils in schools, including safeguarding responsibilities.
SEN teaching assistant: work with children with additional needs in educational settings.
Nursery practitioner: care for and educate young children in early years settings.
Support worker: assist vulnerable children or young people in community or residential settings.
Youth support worker: work with young people in youth clubs, charities, or local authority services.
Care assistant: provide care in settings that include younger or vulnerable clients.
Adult educator: teach or support learners in community learning environments.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award or Certificate in Safeguarding: deepens your knowledge and is often required for senior or lead safeguarding roles.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery and pre-school work, building on your safeguarding foundation.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your skills for roles across adult and children's services.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification: a next step if you're working toward a more senior role in schools or educational settings.
