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Level 2 Safeguarding Training Online – Nottingham College

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact Nottingham College for more info.

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About this course

Level 2 Safeguarding Course. Study online with Nottingham College, at your own pace over 12 weeks. Funding may be available for this course, though fees may apply depending on your circumstances. You'll cover the principles of safeguarding, types of abuse, and your duty of care toward children, young people, and adults. The course also covers the Prevent Duty, recognising radicalisation and extremism, online safety, and British values. There are no formal entry requirements, though you must be aged 19 or over.

Who this course is for

Our Level 2 Safeguarding Training Course is designed for both individuals seeking to enhance their skills and employers aiming to provide their staff with essential training in safeguarding.

This course covers critical topics, including the recognition and prevention of radicalisation and extremism, the principles of safeguarding, the Prevent Duty and its significance in our society, as well as the importance of online safety and British values. By gaining a Level 2 understanding of safeguarding and prevention, participants can significantly contribute to improving broader safeguarding practices within the workplace.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, but you must be aged 19 or over.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the definition of safeguarding in national and local contexts.
  • You'll identify different types of abuse and the duty of care that applies to children, young people, and adults.
  • You'll learn how to respond appropriately to disclosures of abuse and the steps to take.
  • You'll examine the principles of British values and relevant human rights and counterterrorism legislation.
  • You'll understand the Prevent Duty and its role in protecting people from radicalisation and extremism.
  • You'll explore the importance of online safety in safeguarding practice.

How you will learn

The course is delivered entirely online, so you can study when it suits you. You'll work through units covering safeguarding principles, Prevent, British values, and online safety. Assessment is based on the units you complete online. Nottingham College will confirm the specific assessment format before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nottingham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker. Safeguarding knowledge is essential in this role.
  • Teaching assistant. Schools require staff to understand Prevent and safeguarding duties.
  • Early years practitioner. Childcare settings need staff trained in child protection.
  • Care assistant. Safeguarding is a core requirement across adult social care.
  • Youth worker. Working with young people requires a solid safeguarding foundation.
  • School administrator. Many schools expect safeguarding awareness from all staff.
  • Community outreach worker. Prevent and British values training supports this work.

What you could study next

A Level 3 Award or Certificate in Safeguarding builds on this qualification and is suited to those taking on lead safeguarding responsibilities. A Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care covers safeguarding in depth alongside broader care practice. If you work in education, a Level 3 Award in Education and Training can complement your safeguarding knowledge for a teaching or training role.

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