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Safeguarding Children and Young People Course Online – Leicester City Council

Cost£33.60
Duration3 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
Start5 Nov 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyHighfield Awarding Body awarding body
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About this course

Safeguarding Children and Young People Course. Study online, part-time, at your own pace. This level 2 safeguarding children and young people course is designed for anyone working with children or young people, whether in a paid or voluntary role. You study entirely online, so you can fit learning around your work and other commitments. A minimum of Level 1 English is required, and you will need confidence using digital tools. The course typically takes 3 weeks to complete.

Who this course is for

The L2 Award In Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People is an accredited, recognised qualification valued by employers. It is designed to provide individuals with the essential knowledge and understanding required to safeguard children and young people, particularly within the workplace. It is suitable for anyone working with children and young people, whether in paid or voluntary roles.

Entry requirements

To enrol, you will need to undertake a vocational and English initial assessment to ensure this course is suitable for you. Confidence using digital skills is essential, as the qualification is completed online.

A minimum of Level 1 English is required.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what safeguarding means and why it matters in a workplace setting.
  • You'll learn how to recognise signs that a child or young person may be at risk.
  • You'll know how to respond appropriately when you have a safeguarding concern.
  • You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of different agencies involved in child protection.
  • You'll learn about relevant legislation and guidance that underpins safeguarding practice.
  • You'll understand how to maintain appropriate boundaries when working with children and young people.

How you will learn

The qualification is completed entirely online. You will work through learning materials at your own pace and complete assessments online. Before you start, you will take a vocational and English initial assessment to confirm the course is the right level for you. The centre will use the results to support your learning throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Leicester City Council will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant: support pupils in primary or secondary schools.
  • SEN teaching assistant: work with children with additional needs.
  • Nursery practitioner: care for and educate young children in a nursery setting.
  • Support worker: assist children or young people in community or residential care.
  • Youth support worker: work with young people in youth clubs or outreach programmes.
  • Care assistant: provide care in settings that include younger service users.
  • Adult educator: teach or support learners in community education roles.
  • Safeguarding officer: take on a designated safeguarding lead role in your organisation.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People: deepens your knowledge and is suited to those taking on a more senior or designated safeguarding role.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator): the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: broadens your skills if you work or want to work in a school setting.
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