Free Level 2 Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People Course in Barnsley. Classes run at Wellington House, with daytime sessions spread over 36 weeks at a manageable part-time pace. The course covers how to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns, understand legislation and guidance, and know when and how to refer concerns appropriately. It suits anyone working or looking to work with children and young people in education, care, or community settings. Before you start, you'll have an information, advice, and guidance session to make sure this is the right course for you.
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 identify the signs and indicators of abuse and neglect in children and young people.
You'll understand the legal frameworks and statutory guidance that underpin safeguarding practice in the UK.
You'll explain the roles and responsibilities of different agencies involved in safeguarding.
You'll describe the correct procedures for reporting and referring safeguarding concerns.
You'll recognise the impact of abuse and neglect on a child's development and wellbeing.
You'll understand how to maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality in a professional setting.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Wellington House. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that demonstrate your understanding of safeguarding principles and procedures. Your work is assessed against the Gateway Qualifications specification. The part-time daytime timetable means you cover the content steadily across 36 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wellington House will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support pupils in primary or secondary schools
SEN teaching assistant: work with children with additional needs
Nursery practitioner: care and learning role in early years settings
Youth support worker: how to become a youth support worker in community services
Support worker: assist children and families in social care
Care assistant: entry-level role in residential or community childcare
Adult educator: deliver learning programmes to young people or adults
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 work.
Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: a step toward a more senior teaching assistant role.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your options across adult and children's services.
