Free Level 2 Safeguarding Course in Northallerton. Evening classes run at Northallerton Adult Education, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. This is a short course, completed in around 4 hours. It covers safeguarding principles, the Prevent duty, and British values, giving you a recognised addition to your existing role or professional portfolio. It suits people working in care, education, community, or voluntary settings who want to deepen their knowledge in this area.
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 what safeguarding means and why it matters in practice.
You'll learn how to recognise signs of abuse, neglect, and harm.
You'll explore your responsibilities when a safeguarding concern arises.
You'll understand the Prevent duty and how it applies to your role.
You'll learn what British values mean in a professional and community context.
You'll know how to refer concerns through the correct channels.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom at Northallerton Adult Education. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions and group discussion. Assessment is through written tasks or short questions that check your understanding of safeguarding, Prevent, and British values. There are no exams. The course runs in a single evening session of around 4 hours.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant. Safeguarding knowledge is expected in most care roles.
Teaching assistant. Schools require staff to understand safeguarding duties.
Early years worker. Childcare settings need staff trained in child protection.
Youth worker. Working with young people requires a solid safeguarding foundation.
Community support worker. Safeguarding awareness is core to this role.
Volunteer coordinator. Organisations expect coordinators to hold a safeguarding qualification.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Safeguarding. A deeper qualification for those taking on a designated safeguarding lead or supervisory role.
Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. Broadens your skills across the care sector and supports progression into more senior roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Useful if you work in a training or teaching role and want to formalise that alongside your safeguarding knowledge.
