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

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

About this course

Free Level 2 Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values Course in Rossendale. Classes run at Haslingden Community Link, 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 anyone 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 Lancashire, Cheshire, or Cumbria resident, 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 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

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Haslingden Community Link over 4 weeks. Learning is delivered through taught sessions, group discussion, and written activities. Assessment is through written assignments or knowledge-based tasks that you complete during the course. You'll need access to a laptop, tablet, or PC for any online elements.

What you will need to bring

You'll need access to a laptop, tablet, or PC. Haslingden Community Link 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
  • Childcare worker: work in nurseries, after-school clubs, or playgroups
  • Care assistant: support vulnerable adults in residential or community care
  • Community support worker: work with families or individuals in local services
  • School administrator: office and pastoral support roles in schools
  • Youth worker: support young people in community or charity settings
  • Volunteer coordinator: organise and support volunteers in care or education

What you could study next

A Level 2 safeguarding, prevent and british values qualification is a strong foundation for further study in health, social care, or education. You could progress to a Level 3 Award or Certificate in Education and Training if you want to move into teaching or tutoring. A Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or a Level 3 Childcare qualification would take you further in care or early years roles. Many employers in these sectors also value first aid and mental health awareness qualifications alongside safeguarding training.

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