Free Level 2 Safeguarding Course in Northallerton. Classes run at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time during the day. This is a short course, completed in around 4 hours. It covers safeguarding, the Prevent duty, and British Values, deepening your knowledge to support your existing role. A free safeguarding course for adults aged 19 or over, funded subject to eligibility linked to where you live and your income.
Who this course is for
This qualification is aimed at learners who are looking to expand their knowledge in this area as an addional qualification to support their role.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice,further eligibility may be linked to where you live and your individual income.
What you will learn
You'll understand your safeguarding responsibilities and how to apply them in your role.
You'll learn how to recognise signs of abuse, neglect, and harm.
You'll explore the Prevent duty and how to identify and respond to radicalisation concerns.
You'll understand what British Values mean in a workplace or community setting.
You'll know how and when to refer safeguarding concerns to the right people.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service. Teaching covers safeguarding principles, Prevent, and British Values through tutor-led discussion and guided activities. Assessment is through written tasks or a short knowledge check completed during the session. The course runs in a single daytime session of around 4 hours.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: safeguarding knowledge is required in most care roles.
Teaching assistant: schools expect staff to hold a current safeguarding qualification.
Early years worker: safeguarding is a core requirement in childcare settings.
Youth worker: working with young people requires up-to-date safeguarding training.
Support worker: community and residential support roles require this knowledge.
School administrator: non-teaching school staff are expected to hold safeguarding awareness.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Safeguarding: a deeper qualification for those with lead safeguarding responsibilities in their organisation.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: if you work in care and want to move into a senior or supervisory role.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you work in a learning environment and want to formalise your teaching or training role.
