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Free Level 2 Safeguarding and Prevent Course in Sheffield

CostFREE
Duration8 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while you're in a role, supported by your employer. The course covers safeguarding principles, the Prevent Duty, and online safety, helping you recognise signs of risk and respond appropriately. It takes around 8 weeks to complete. You'll have an initial assessment at the start so your trainer can plan the right level of support for you. You need to be aged 19 or over to enrol.

Who this course is for

This free course will enhance and increase your knowledge and awareness of the Prevent Duty and Safeguarding, including online safety to be able to recognise and reduce risk.

This is a great course if you are:

  • working with children and young people and want to deepen your knowledge of the subject; or
  • a parent looking to learn more about safeguarding and what to be aware for signs of need

Every year over 7,000 individuals are referred to and supported through the Government’s Prevent programme and thousands of individuals supported with safeguarding concerns. So it’s essential that where we work in an environment that has a duty of care, that the very best and knowledgeable staff can quickly and effectively support and act in the right way.

Our expert and award winning team will be on hand to help you every step of the way to successfully achieve the qualification (we were named the Education & Childcare Apprenticeship Provider of the Year 2019).

Entry requirements

You need to be aged 19 and over.

You’ll be assessed at the start of the course to determine the right level of support and learning you need by one of our friendly expert Trainers. This will help you complete the course and ensure you achieve your goals.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what safeguarding means and why it matters in practice.
  • You'll learn how to recognise signs that a child or young person may be at risk.
  • You'll understand the Prevent Duty and how it applies to your work.
  • You'll learn how to respond to safeguarding concerns and who to report them to.
  • You'll understand online safety risks and how to reduce them.
  • You'll learn about legislation and guidance that underpins safeguarding in the UK.

How you will learn

You'll learn through work-based study, supported by a trainer who assesses your needs at the start of the course. Assessment is through written assignments or knowledge-based tasks that you complete alongside your job role. Your trainer will guide you through the material and check your understanding as you progress.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Realise will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant: supports pupils in school settings
  • Early years practitioner: works with children in nurseries or pre-schools
  • Childminder: provides home-based childcare for young children
  • Youth worker: supports young people in community or charity settings
  • Care assistant: works with vulnerable adults or children in care
  • School support worker: assists with pastoral or safeguarding duties
  • Family support worker: helps families navigate safeguarding processes

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Safeguarding and Child Protection: deepens your knowledge for supervisory or lead safeguarding roles.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: a natural next step if you work in a school or education setting.
  • Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, building on the safeguarding knowledge you've gained here.
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