Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People
Identify the key legal and policy duties that underpin safeguarding and protecting children and young people in workplace and voluntary settings.Recognise indicators of abuse, harm and risk across the full…
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A practical Level 2 safeguarding course covering the legal framework, safer working practice, recognising abuse, responding to concerns and disclosures, and sharing information appropriately. Built around real-world child protection scenarios, it prepares learners to safeguard children and young people confidently in workplace and voluntary settings.
Course Content
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Welcome
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Qualification overview and safeguarding purpose
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Children, young people and regional relevance
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Key elements of the law on safeguarding children and young people
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Duty of care, welfare and practitioner responsibilities
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Keeping children safe through policy and safer recruitment
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Sources of guidance and professional support
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Professional boundaries and safer working practice
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Appropriate communication and digital conduct
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Working visibly, recording clearly and following procedures
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Responding professionally to complaints and allegations
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Reflective scenario: avoiding unsafe practice
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Quiz - Legal duties and safer working practiceQUIZ
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Identifying ways concerns can be reported
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Internal reporting pathways in different settings
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When concerns need escalation
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What to record when making a report
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Immediate action in urgent risk situations
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Scenario workshop: choosing the right reporting route
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Physical abuse, sexual abuse and emotional abuse
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Neglect and domestic abuse
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Bullying, exploitation and radicalisation
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Modern slavery and female genital mutilation
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E-safety and digital safety risks
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Indicators, cumulative harm and contextual safeguarding
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Quiz - Reporting concerns and recognising abuseQUIZ
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Actions to take in response to evidence or risk of abuse
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Managing immediate safety and medical needs
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Preserving evidence and avoiding contamination
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Working with designated safeguarding leads and agencies
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Supporting the child or young person appropriately
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Applied reflection: evidence, risk and next steps
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How to respond to a disclosure
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Helpful and unhelpful responses
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Recording a disclosure accurately
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Consent, confidentiality and reassurance
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Complex disclosures and barriers to speaking up
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Scenario practice: handling a disclosure conversation
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Quiz - Responding to evidence and disclosuresQUIZ
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Who information about abuse or suspected abuse may be shared with
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Information sharing and the Data Protection Act 2018
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Need to know, confidentiality and professional judgement
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Multi-agency safeguarding in practice
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End-to-end safeguarding case study
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Practical next steps for workplace and voluntary roles
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Quiz - Information sharing and final checkpointQUIZ
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Final Quiz - Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young PeopleQUIZ
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Summary
Skills and Knowledge
What You'll Learn
- Identify the key legal and policy duties that underpin safeguarding and protecting children and young people in workplace and voluntary settings.
- Recognise indicators of abuse, harm and risk across the full range of abuse categories included in the qualification content.
- Respond appropriately to concerns, evidence and disclosures by following safer working practice, reporting procedures and lawful information-sharing principles.
Who Is This Course For?
Personal Assistants
Individuals supporting someone through Direct Payments.
Employers
Those employing a Personal Assistant or support worker.
Family Members
Family or friends managing care and support.
Care Professionals
Carers who want to understand employer responsibilities.
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Do I need any previous experience to take this course?
Most of our courses are suitable for beginners and require no previous experience. Any prerequisites will be clearly stated on the course page.
What happens if I don't pass the assessment?
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Is this course recognised in the UK?
Our training is designed for UK learners and follows current industry standards. Where applicable, accreditation or certification details are shown on the course page.
Who can I contact if I need help during the course?
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