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Free Level 2 Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values Training in Nelson

CostFREE
Duration4 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values Course in Nelson. Classes run at Hodge House Community Centre, with daytime sessions spread over 4 weeks at a manageable part-time pace. You'll cover safeguarding legislation, the Prevent duty, and British values as they apply to work with children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The course suits people in education, childcare, health and social care, or community roles, as well as parents and carers. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

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 key 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 learn how to report safeguarding concerns and follow correct procedures.
  • You'll understand the roles of different agencies involved in safeguarding.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in person at Hodge House Community Centre. Learning is classroom-based, with tutor-led sessions covering safeguarding, Prevent, and British values topics. Assessment is through written assignments or knowledge-based tasks completed during the course. You'll work through the material over 4 weeks of part-time daytime sessions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hodge House Community Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start. Note that the entry requirements ask that you have access to a laptop, tablet, or PC, so you may need this for any work completed outside of class.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • School support assistant: safeguarding knowledge is a core requirement in schools.
  • Teaching assistant: supports safe learning environments for children and young people.
  • Care assistant: working with vulnerable adults in residential or community care.
  • Childcare worker: required knowledge for nurseries, after-school clubs, and playgroups.
  • Community support worker: helping vulnerable people in local community settings.
  • Youth worker: engaging with young people in education or outreach roles.
  • Volunteer coordinator: managing volunteers who work with children or adults at risk.

What you could study next

Level 3 Award in Safeguarding and Child Protection builds on this qualification for those moving into supervisory or specialist roles. A Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or Childcare and Education is a strong next step if you want to qualify for senior care or early years work. If you're heading into education, a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is worth exploring.

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