Free Level 2 Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting it around your existing commitments. It covers identifying signs of abuse, legal and ethical responsibilities, reporting procedures, and the Prevent duty. The course is relevant to anyone working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults in settings such as schools, health and social care, local authorities, or uniformed services. No previous qualifications are required. The course typically takes 9 weeks to complete.
Who this course is for
This course is for anyone currently working in in local authorities, schools, colleges, uniformed services or health and social care needs sectors and wants a better understanding of the Safeguarding and Prevent Duty. Safeguarding is an essential part of any role that involves working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults; it is essential that those working in these sectors have a strong understanding of the responsibilities and reporting involved. Completing this course may also aid with progression within your role.
Entry requirements
There are no previous qualifications required to complete this qualification. This is an entry level qualification aimed to build your skills and knowledge.
What you will learn
You'll identify signs of abuse and neglect in children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
You'll understand the legal and ethical responsibilities that come with safeguarding roles.
You'll learn how to follow correct reporting and referral procedures.
You'll understand the Prevent duty and how it applies in education, health, and public-sector settings.
You'll recognise the factors that can make individuals vulnerable to radicalisation.
You'll understand how to promote the well-being of those in your care.
How you will learn
You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Deadlines are visible in your online course platform. Assessment is through written assignments or knowledge-based tasks completed online. There are no exams to sit in person.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Learning Curve will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker: helping vulnerable adults or young people day to day.
Teaching assistant: supporting pupils in schools, safeguarding awareness required.
Local government administrative assistant: roles in councils handling safeguarding processes.
Social care worker: working in residential or community care settings.
Youth worker: supporting young people in community or education settings.
Early years practitioner: working in nurseries or children's centres.
School administrator: handling safeguarding records and referrals.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People: deepens your knowledge and is suited to those moving into more senior or specialist roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: a broader qualification for those building a career in care or support work.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: relevant if you're moving toward a teaching or training role in schools or colleges.
