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Free Level 2 Safeguarding and Prevent Course in Rossendale

CostFREE
Duration3 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent Course in Rossendale. Classes run at Aspire Sporting Academy. This full-time daytime understanding safeguarding and prevent course runs over 3 weeks and sits alongside qualifications in mental health and behaviour as part of a broader programme aimed at moving learners into education roles. You'll build knowledge of safeguarding duties, the Prevent agenda, and how to recognise and respond to risk. To be eligible, you must be unemployed and able to provide evidence of benefits.

Who this course is for

Our Aspire2Work programme is designed to progress learners into work in the Education sector, including as Teaching Assistants in Primary Schools. We deliver a holistic programme over 4 weeks, including up to 3 Level 2 learning aims in Safeguarding & Prevent, Mental Health and Behaviour that Challenges. We work with local schools and agencies including Randstad to progress our learners into meaningful employment.

The purpose of this qualification is to increase the learner’s knowledge and awareness of the Prevent Duty and safeguarding, including online safety.

By completing the qualification, learners will develop knowledge of safeguarding in an environment where they have a duty of care.

Entry requirements

If you are you 19-23 Years Old to be eligable you need to hold a full level 2 qualifications.

You will also need to be unemployed and wanting to gain employement. You will need to bring evidence of benefits such as: ​

Job Seekers Allowance (JSA), Employment Support Allowance (ESA), Income Support, Universal Credit (UC), Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what safeguarding means in education and early years settings.
  • You'll learn how to recognise signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
  • You'll understand the Prevent duty and how it applies in schools and learning environments.
  • You'll know how to report concerns and follow correct safeguarding procedures.
  • You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of different agencies involved in safeguarding.
  • You'll learn how legislation and guidance shape safeguarding practice in the UK.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Aspire Sporting Academy, with structured teaching sessions across the 3-week programme. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that test your understanding of safeguarding principles and Prevent. No exams. Your work is submitted and marked against the NCFE qualification requirements.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to bring evidence of your benefits when you enrol. Accepted documents include letters or statements showing Job Seekers Allowance (JSA), Employment Support Allowance (ESA), Income Support, Universal Credit (UC), or Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Aspire Sporting Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant: support pupils in primary school classrooms.
  • Learning support assistant: work one-to-one with pupils who need extra help.
  • Early years practitioner: assist in nurseries and pre-school settings.
  • Cover supervisor: manage classes under teacher direction.
  • School administrator: office and pastoral support roles in schools.
  • Behaviour support worker: help pupils with social and emotional needs.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (City and Guilds or Pearson) - the next step if you want a fuller teaching assistant qualification.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training - opens the door to delivering training or moving into a more senior support role.
  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma - required for higher-level teaching assistant (HLTA) roles in many schools.
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