Safeguarding Children Level 2

Core Courses

Safeguarding Children Level 2

Included in course price

• Module 1: An Overview of Safeguarding Children 04:20

  • 1: An Overview of Safeguarding Children 04:20

• Module 2: Understanding Child Abuse 21:02

  • 2: Understanding Child Abuse 21:02

• Module 3: Understanding Child Protection 09:00

  • 3: Understanding Child Protection 09:00

• Module 4: Relevant Legislation 25:00

  • 4: Relevant Legislation 25:00

• Module 5: How to Respond to Disclosure 10:00

  • 5: How to Respond to Disclosure 10:00

• Module 6: Responsibilities of Different Professionals 11:00

  • 6: Responsibilities of Different Professionals 11:00

• MCQ Based Assessment 04:00

  • 7: MCQ Based Assessment 04:00

The Safeguarding Children – Level 2 course is a fully online, in-depth training programme designed to strengthen your understanding of child safeguarding—from core principles to advanced responsibilities. With lifetime access to professionally developed content, this course supports both career progression and regulatory compliance.

Ideal for educators, care workers, healthcare professionals, and anyone who works with or around children, this course equips you with the knowledge and confidence to recognise risks, respond appropriately, and help keep children safe.

What You’ll LearnModule 1: An Overview of Safeguarding Children

• What safeguarding means in practice

• The six safeguarding principles

• The purpose and importance of safeguarding children

Module 2: Understanding Child Abuse

• Definitions and types of child abuse

• Key signs and symptoms to look for

• Long-term impacts of abuse and neglect

• Child exploitation and trafficking

Module 3: Understanding Child Protection

• What child protection involves

• Why protection systems matter

• Overview of the UK child protection system

• Creating safe environments

• Key resources and support channels

Module 4: Relevant Legislation

• Children’s rights and legal frameworks

• Key legislation and guidance, including:

  • The Children Act 1989

  • UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

  • Human Rights Act 1998

  • Education Act 2002

  • Equality Act 2010

  • Children and Families Act 2014

  • Children and Social Work Act 2017

  • Working Together to Safeguard Children

  • Keeping Children Safe in Education

Module 5: How to Respond to Disclosure

• Understanding disclosure

• Types of disclosure

• What to do if a child discloses abuse

• How to respond if you suspect abuse

Module 6: Professional Responsibilities

• Safeguarding roles and duties

• Responsibilities of teachers and school staff

• The role of health professionals in child protection

Certificate of Achievement

Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a FREE downloadable PDF certificate. This certificate can be used to demonstrate your safeguarding knowledge, support career development, and help meet training requirements across multiple sectors.

Take the Next Step

Safeguarding knowledge is essential—and expected. With lifetime access, self-paced learning, and expert-led content, this course gives you the practical skills and confidence to make a real difference.

Enrol today and strengthen your role in protecting children.

• Teachers and teaching assistants

• Childcare and early years practitioners

• Healthcare and social care professionals

• Youth workers and support staff

• Anyone working with or around children

This course is designed to be accessible and flexible, with no formal entry requirements. However, to get the most out of the training, the following are recommended:

Essential:

• A good understanding of English (both written and verbal)

• Access to a device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) with an internet connection

Recommended:

• An interest in working with or supporting children and young people

• A basic awareness of child development or welfare (helpful, but not required)

• Willingness to engage with sensitive topics related to safeguarding and child protection

This course is suitable for learners aged 16 and over.

• Teaching Assistant

• Nursery Practitioner

• Childminder or Nanny

• Youth Worker

• Early Years Educator

• School Administrator or Support Staff

• Social Work Assistant

• Family Support Worker

• Sports or Activity Coach (working with children)

• Foster Carer/Adoption Support Worker

• Healthcare Assistant (in pediatric or general settings)

• Volunteer roles in schools, charities / youth organisations

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