Safeguarding Children Level 2

This Advanced Child Safeguarding – Level 2 course is designed to train teachers, childminders, child care practitioners, social workers, youth workers and other professionals who work with children. As an adult, it is your legal responsibility to have a comprehensive understanding of safeguarding laws, policies and procedures to ensure the welfare of children under your care and supervision.

In this in-depth Safeguarding Children Level 2 training course, you’ll receive Theoretical training on the fundamentals, such as recognising when a child is at risk of abuse, the national safeguarding framework, how to make a referral and when to report your concerns.

By the end of this Safeguarding Children Level 2 training course, you will have in-depth knowledge of the key principles of child safeguarding, laws and how to take appropriate action if you suspect a case of abuse or neglect.

Course Curriculum of Safeguarding Children Level 2

• Module 1: Introduction to Safeguarding
  
• Module 2: Laws and Guidance
  
• Module 3: Child Abuse
  
• Module 4: Sexual Abuse
  
• Module 5: Risks and Risk Assessment
  
• Module 6: Responding to Disclosure and Reporting
  
• Module 7: Things to Do After Referral
  
• Module 8: Record Keeping
  

Learning Outcomes of Safeguarding Children Level 2

By the end of this Safeguarding Children Level 2 course, learners will be able to:

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of child safeguarding laws, policies and practices
• Conduct a single assessment to evaluate the needs of a child
• Identify the different types of abuse: physical, emotional, sexual, neglect
• Spot the signs of abuse in children and recognise when a child is at risk
• Report concerns and know when to make a referral
• Understand the safeguarding framework for promoting the welfare of children
• Ensure their competency in childcare
• Understand what happens after a referral and understand the role of social care services
• Recognise what constitutes a high-risk situation
• Identify the 5 ps in child protection and the objectives of the child protection plan

Key Features of Safeguarding Children Level 2

• Instant e-certificate
• Fully online, interactive Safeguarding Children Level 2 course with audio voiceover
• Developed by qualified professionals
• Self-paced laptop/tablet/smartphone-friendly learning
• 24/7 Learning support and assistance

Course Curriculum of Safeguarding Children Level 2

Module 1: Introduction to Safeguarding Children Level 2

In module one, we will learn the definition of safeguarding, its importance, roles and responsibilities, and child protection policies.

Module 2: Laws and Guidance

In module two, we will explore the UK laws and key legislation behind safeguarding children, outlining the fundamental points of each act. We will also take a look at child safeguarding policies and guidelines.

Module 3: Child Abuse

In module three, we will gain an in-depth understanding of what constitutes abuse and neglect, the different types of abuse, and how to identify the signs of a child at risk.

Module 4: Sexual Abuse

In module 4, we will learn about child sexual exploitation, the types of sexual abuse, the characteristics of sexual offenders, and the common patterns and signs of child sexual abuse.

Module 5: Risks and Risk Assessment

In module 5, you will be guided on how to assess if a child is at risk of harm, how to recognize a high-risk situation, and will explore the steps in the single assessment process.

Module 6: Responding to Disclosure and Reporting

In module 6, we will learn about the protocol on sharing information that has been disclosed by a child, your ‘duty of care’, and how to take appropriate action when making referrals to social care services.

Module 7: Things to Do After Referral

In module 7, you will learn how to make a referral to social services, what should be included in your referral, and what to do if you disagree with the decision made.

Module 8: Record Keeping

The final module takes a look at record-keeping procedures and policies, including which documents should be included in safeguarding records, and the policy regarding sharing information.

Accreditation of Safeguarding Children Level 2

This Safeguarding Children - Level 2 is CPD Certification Service (CPD UK) Accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

Disclaimer: The CPD approved course is owned by E-Learning
Solutions Ltd and is distributed under license.

Certification of Safeguarding Children Level 2

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Assessment of Safeguarding Children Level 2

At the end of the course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.

There are no particular learning requirements for this introductory Safeguarding Children Level 2 training course, which is ideal for those who work with children or are responsible for caring for children, such as:

• Teachers
• Childminders
• Pediatric Nurses
• Social Workers
• Child Care Worker
• Anyone in a profession where children are under their supervision

Learners do not require any prior qualifications to enrol on this Safeguarding Children Level 2 course.

Enhance your knowledge and explore opportunities such as;

• Community Safeguarding Support Worker
• Direct Support Worker
• Family Support Worker
• Health Care Assistant

Currently there are no Q&As for this course. Be the first to ask a question.

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Certificate of completion

Hard copy certificate - Included