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Free Level 2 Safeguarding Training Online – Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus

CostFREE
Duration15 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Safeguarding Course. Study online at your own pace over 15 weeks. This free safeguarding course covers the principles of safeguarding, the Prevent duty, radicalisation and extremism, online safety, and British values. It suits anyone who needs a safeguarding qualification for work or wants to develop their understanding of these responsibilities. You'll need a laptop or PC with internet access to take part. You'll also complete a short English initial assessment before you start.

Who this course is for

Whether you are an individual looking to upskill or an employer looking to develop your staff safeguarding training, our level 2 safeguarding training course develop skills needed to recognise and prevent radicalisation and extremism, the principles of safeguarding, the prevent duty and its importance in society, and the importance of online safety and British values. Understanding safeguarding and prevention at level 2 can benefit the wider safeguarding practices within the workplace.

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Entry requirements

To enrol on one of our fantastic courses you will need to be able to access a laptop or PC with internet access. Courses are fully funded subject to learner eligibility although you must complete an English initial assessment to ensure this type of delivery is the right one for you. Please note that you will be liable for a GBP100 administration fee should you choose to not complete your qualification upon allocation of your tutor.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the core principles of safeguarding and why they matter in the workplace.
  • You'll learn to recognise signs of radicalisation and extremism.
  • You'll understand the Prevent duty and how it applies in practice.
  • You'll explore the importance of British values in society.
  • You'll develop your knowledge of online safety risks and how to respond to them.
  • You'll understand how safeguarding responsibilities apply across different working environments.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through the course material at a pace that suits you. Assessment is based on online tasks and activities linked to the course content. You'll complete an English initial assessment before you begin to confirm this style of delivery is right for you. A tutor is allocated to support you through the qualification.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a laptop or PC with a reliable internet connection. Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Safeguarding officer: supports safeguarding policy and practice in an organisation.
  • Teaching assistant: works in schools where safeguarding awareness is required.
  • Care assistant: supports vulnerable adults or children in care settings.
  • Early years practitioner: works in nurseries and childcare settings.
  • Youth worker: supports young people in community or educational settings.
  • Housing support worker: assists vulnerable tenants and residents.
  • School administrator: handles safeguarding records and compliance tasks.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Safeguarding: deepens your knowledge and is suited to those with a supervisory or lead safeguarding role.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: a broader qualification for those moving into care management or senior support roles.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Education and Training: relevant if you want to move into teaching or training roles where safeguarding knowledge is applied.
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