Free Level 2 Safeguarding Course in Selby. Classes run at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time during the day. This free safeguarding course for adults runs over six months, giving you time to fit study around your other commitments. You'll build knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities, the Prevent duty, and British values. The course is designed to sit alongside your existing role, adding a recognised safeguarding qualification to your professional background.
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 the key principles of safeguarding and your responsibilities in practice.
You'll learn how to recognise signs of abuse, neglect, and harm.
You'll explore the Prevent duty and how it applies in your workplace or community setting.
You'll study British values and how they are promoted in public-facing roles.
You'll understand how to report concerns and follow correct procedures.
You'll learn about relevant legislation and guidance that underpins safeguarding work.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service. Learning is delivered through tutor-led discussion, group activities, and guided study. Assessment is through written assignments or workbook tasks that test your understanding of safeguarding, Prevent, and British values. There is no formal exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant, supporting pupil welfare and safeguarding in schools.
Learning support worker, helping adults in education settings stay safe.
Care assistant, applying safeguarding knowledge in residential or domiciliary care.
Early years practitioner, meeting safeguarding requirements in childcare settings.
Community support worker, identifying and reporting concerns for vulnerable people.
Youth worker, promoting safety and British values with young people.
School administrator, handling safeguarding records and referral processes.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Safeguarding: deepens your knowledge and is suited to those moving into a lead safeguarding role or supervisory position.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your skills across the care sector, building on the safeguarding knowledge you've gained.
Level 3 Certificate in Education and Training: useful if you work in a learning environment and want to move into a teaching or training role.
