Free Level 2 Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values Course in Blackburn. Classes run at Bangor Street Community Centre, part-time during the day, over 4 weeks. The course covers how to keep children, young people, and vulnerable adults safe, including safeguarding legislation, the Prevent duty, and British values. It suits people working or volunteering in education, childcare, health and social care, or community settings, as well as parents and carers. You'll need to be a resident of Lancashire, Cheshire, or Cumbria, aged 19 or over, and currently unemployed or earning under £25,750.
Who this course is for
The Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values (RQF) Level 2 is for anyone who works or volunteers with children, young people, or vulnerable adults. It is ideal for people in education, childcare, health and social care, or community roles. It is also useful for parents or carers who want to understand how to keep children and adults safe.
Entry requirements
Resident of Lancashire, Cheshire or Cumbria - Over 19 Years Old - Currently Unemployed or Earning Less than £25,750 - Has Access to a Laptop, Tablet or PC
What you will learn
You'll understand safeguarding legislation and your responsibilities when working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults.
You'll learn how to recognise signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
You'll understand the Prevent duty and how to identify and respond to radicalisation concerns.
You'll explore British values and how they apply in education, care, and community settings.
You'll understand how to report safeguarding concerns through the correct channels.
You'll learn how to promote the welfare and safety of individuals in your care or community role.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Bangor Street Community Centre over 4 weeks. Learning is part-time and takes place during the day. Assessment is through written assignments or knowledge-based tasks that you complete as part of the course. The centre will confirm the exact assessment format before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bangor Street Community Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support pupils in primary or secondary schools
Learning support assistant: help students with additional needs
Nursery worker: care for and educate young children
Care assistant: support vulnerable adults in residential or community settings
Community support worker: work with families and individuals in local services
School administrator: office and welfare support role in education settings
Youth worker: engage and safeguard young people in community programmes
Volunteer coordinator: manage volunteers working with vulnerable groups
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People: deepens your knowledge for more senior or specialist safeguarding roles.
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health: a natural next step if you're moving into education or youth work.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: opens the door to senior care roles and supervisory positions in adult or children's services.
