Free Level 2 Safeguarding Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your existing commitments. The course covers safeguarding principles, the Prevent duty, and British values, giving you a grounding in how to protect vulnerable people in care, education, and community settings. You'll need four GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (English and maths desirable) or a Level 1 qualification to enrol. The course runs over 12 weeks.
Who this course is for
Further information is available on our website
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at grades 9 - 3/A* - D (English and maths desirable) or a Level 1 qualification.
What you will learn
You'll understand the key principles of safeguarding and your duty of care.
You'll learn how to recognise signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
You'll explore the Prevent duty and how to identify radicalisation risks.
You'll study British values and how they apply in professional settings.
You'll learn how to report safeguarding concerns through the correct channels.
You'll understand legislation and policy frameworks that underpin safeguarding practice.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace over 12 weeks. Assessment is through written tasks and online activities that test your understanding of safeguarding, Prevent, and British values. You submit your work digitally, and feedback is provided online. No classroom attendance is required.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. London South East Colleges will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Safeguarding officer, supporting vulnerable people in organisations
Teaching assistant, working in schools where safeguarding knowledge is required
Care assistant, supporting adults or children in care settings
Youth worker, engaging young people in community or charity roles
Early years practitioner, working in nurseries or children's centres
Support worker, assisting vulnerable adults in residential or community settings
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Safeguarding: deepens your knowledge and is suited to those taking on a designated safeguarding lead 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: useful if you want to move into teaching or training others in safeguarding and related topics.
