Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Children and Young People

A regulated Level 2 qualification equipping staff with the knowledge to recognise, respond to, and report safeguarding concerns involving children and young people.

Our Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Children and Young People is a regulated qualification designed for anyone who works with or comes into contact with children and young people in a care, education, or support setting. This course provides the foundational knowledge needed to identify signs of abuse and neglect, understand safeguarding legislation, and follow the correct reporting procedures.

The course is grounded in human rights-based practice and the social model of care, ensuring that staff understand every child and young person's right to safety, to be heard, and to be supported in a way that is strength-based and person-centred.

Who It's For: Care Workers & Support Staff · Nursery and Childcare Staff · Teaching Assistants · Youth Workers · Foster Carers · Volunteers Working with Children

What the Course Covers

Key topics and learning outcomes for this course.

Safeguarding Legislation

Understanding the Children Act 1989 and 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and your legal duties.

Types of Abuse

Recognising physical, emotional, sexual, and neglect indicators in children and young people.

Signs and Symptoms

Identifying behavioural and physical signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm.

Reporting Procedures

Knowing who to contact, how to report concerns, and the importance of acting promptly.

Record Keeping

Maintaining accurate, factual records of concerns and disclosures.

Working Together

Understanding the roles of different agencies in multi-agency safeguarding.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about the training.

Duration	One day (6 hours)
Delivery Method	Face to face at our Cheadle Training Centre, at your premises, or online via Zoom
Assessment	Ongoing assessment throughout the session; no formal exam
Certification	Regulated RQF Level 2 Award from an Ofqual recognised awarding body
Refresher	Annual refresher recommended
Price	From £75 per person (group discounts available for 5 or more learners)
Synergy Member Price	From £68 per person
Booking	Book This Course

Delivery Options

Choose the delivery method that works best for your team.

Face to Face at Cheadle

Attend our training centre in Cheadle, Staffordshire. All training materials provided. Ideal for individual learners and small groups.

Onsite at Your Premises

We deliver the full course at your workplace, tailored to your care setting. We bring all required materials. Ideal for groups of 5 or more.

Online via Zoom

Live trainer-led sessions via Zoom for theory-based learning. Flexible for shift workers and remote teams. Practical assessment arranged separately where required.

Upcoming Training Dates

Book your place on an upcoming session. Spaces are limited.

5 Sep