Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (RQF)
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15 learning hours
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Online
Ideal for candidates who work with children or vulnerable adults:
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Supporting Teachers
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Special Educational Needs
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Childcare & Nurseries
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School Support Staff
Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (RQF)
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15 learning hours
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Online
ONE-TIME PURCHASE
£99.00
Inc. VAT
A simple one-off payment and you're ready to start learning.
PAY MONTHLY
£39.00
per month for 3 months inc. VAT
Recurring monthly payments to help split the cost.
The course at a glance
This Level 2 course gives learners a solid grounding in safeguarding law and best practice, equipping them to protect children, young people and themselves in a professional setting. Learners will explore the key legal frameworks around safeguarding, how to report concerns effectively, and the steps practitioners can take to protect themselves from allegations in day-to-day practice.
The course also covers how to recognise and respond to abuse, including identifying the characteristics of different abuse types, knowing how to act when abuse is suspected or disclosed, and understanding who information should be shared with. Delivered in just 10-15 guided learning hours, it's an accessible but essential qualification for anyone working with children or young people.
Delivery
The course is delivered through independent and online learning with one to one support. Each learner will be able to connect with their personal tutor throughout the course. The course is completed at your work placement (school or sports coaching organisation).
Entry Requirements
Candidates are required to have GCSE/Level 2 Maths and English to enrol on the course. Candidates should be working in, or looking to work in an education setting with children or vulnerable adults.
Start date
Flexible
Level
2
Duration
10-15 hrs
Entry requirements
16+
Working in Education
What Does the Course Involve?
The course is structured around a mandatory unit, broken into two parts, covering how to safeguard and protect children, young people and practitioners as well as how to respond to safeguarding evidence or concerns. Learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of the law in regards to safeguarding, how practitioners can protect themselves in the workplace, in addition to exploring the characteristics of different types of child abuse and knowing how to respond to disclosures of abuse.
What will I be required to do?
The unit is broken up into 2 written assessments, requiring short answer responses for each question. In some instances, you may be required to make reference to safeguarding practices in your work setting.
Learners can complete the course at a pace that fits their individual needs, typically within 1-2 months. The Venture team will work with you to ensure your learning is well integrated around your day-to-day responsibilities within a school setting.
FAQs
This qualification is not currently eligible for external funding. However, schools may choose to support or cover the cost as part of staff development. If you are self-funding, our team can discuss flexible payment plan options to help spread the cost in a way that suits your budget.
The vast majority of our courses are delivered entirely online, with all lessons, seminars and one-to-ones with your tutor taking place via video call.
Where you see "in-person" mentioned on a course, this usually refers to your assessor visiting your place of work, which is sometimes required for assessment. If a course requires an in-person training day, this will be clearly stated on the course page, and we'll let you know early on where it will be held. Currently, none of our qualifications require this — only our apprenticeships do.
Every course has a guided learning time and an estimated total study duration. If you're able to move through tasks more quickly — including practical assessments and observations — you may be able to complete your course in less time than the guide suggests.
For most of our courses, you'll need to complete a number of hours — study, observation or practical work — in a school environment, whether classroom-based or PE-related.
In most cases, you'll need an expert witness at your school to observe you; this is typically the class teacher you're assisting. They should hold relevant QTS certification and be willing to mentor, observe, and provide feedback to your tutor and assessor at Venture Training & Education.
Your course fee covers everything you need, with no hidden extras such as assessment or certification fees.
For courses requiring an in-person visit, if a second visit is needed because the required standard wasn't met first time, a re-assessment fee of £120 applies.
Yes. All our qualifications are Ofqual-regulated and sit within the Regulated Qualifications Framework. They're delivered in partnership with external awarding bodies such as 1st4Sport Qualifications and Training Qualifications UK, who issue your final certificate.