Safeguarding Children in Schools and Colleges (Level 2)

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Ensuring the safety and well-being of children is a legal duty for all education professionals. Our CPD-accredited Level 2 Safeguarding Children course is designed to equip teachers, governors, and support staff with the essential knowledge and skills to protect children from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

In just 2 hours, you’ll complete the course, earn 2 CPD points, and gain the confidence to identify safeguarding risks and act appropriately.

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Course details

Course Overview: Empowering You to Safeguard Children in Education

This essential training is grounded in UK government guidance and is tailored for anyone working with children in educational settings. Whether you’re a teacher, teaching assistant, or school leader, this course ensures you’re fully prepared to protect children and meet statutory requirements for safeguarding.

Course Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, you’ll confidently be able to:

Define key safeguarding terms, including abuse, maltreatment, and neglect
Understand your legal duties and the role of safeguarding in education
Recognise the early warning signs of abuse, physical, emotional, sexual, online harm, and more
Learn to address the risks of domestic violence, addiction, and mental health issues on child safety
Follow clear, compliant safeguarding procedures for reporting concerns
Master best practices for preventing peer-on-peer abuse, child sexual exploitation (CSE), and grooming
Understand the impact of the internet and social media on children’s safety

Duration: 2 Hours CPD Points: 2

Course Update: This course was last updated on the 8th December 2023.

What You’ll Learn

In just a few hours, you’ll gain essential knowledge and practical tools to identify and respond to safeguarding concerns. Topics covered include:

Understanding Safeguarding: What it is, why it’s vital, and who’s responsible
The Different Forms of Abuse: From physical and emotional abuse to online harm and radicalisation
Responding to Concerns: Clear reporting procedures and the importance of timely intervention
Prevent Duty: How to identify risks and protect children from radicalisation
Grooming and CSE: Understanding these complex issues and how to safeguard against them

Course Content

The course defines crucial terms such as ‘abuse’ and ‘child maltreatment’ and the responsibilities and risk factors involved. You will learn to recognise the signs of different forms of abuse and about topics such as coercive behaviour, child trafficking, female genital mutilation (FGM) and radicalisation. It also covers the necessary steps to take if you suspect that abuse or neglect is occurring.

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Who's it For?

Who Should Take This Training?

Our Level 2 Safeguarding Course is perfect for anyone working with children or young people in educational settings.

This includes:

Teachers and Teaching Assistants: Equip yourself with the knowledge to act quickly and confidently.
School Leaders and Governors: Ensure your school complies with safeguarding laws and creates a safe environment.
Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs): Build on your expertise in managing safeguarding cases and coordinating with external agencies.
Administrative and Support Staff: Learn how to spot signs of abuse and follow safeguarding protocols.
Volunteers and External Partners: Understand the boundaries and responsibility when engaging with students.

Whether you’re new to safeguarding or completing refresher training, this course provides the critical foundation for keeping children safe.

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Your Trusted Provider of Essential Safeguarding Training

This course is essential for every education professional, as safeguarding is both a legal obligation and a moral duty. It ensures compliance with UK safeguarding laws, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) guidelines, and boosts your confidence in identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns. By creating a safer, more supportive environment, you’ll help children feel protected and empowered to learn.

Plus, with 2 CPD points awarded upon completion, this course also contributes to your ongoing professional development.

Assessment and Certification

Your Assessment and Certification

Upon completing the course, you’ll take a multiple-choice exam. Achieve a 70% pass mark to receive your certificate, with unlimited retakes available at no extra cost.

Once you pass, download your digital CPD certificate instantly, or opt for a printed version delivered to your UK address for a small fee.

Why Choose Caredemy

Why Choose Us for Your Safeguarding Training?

We believe safeguarding is crucial for every child’s future. Our online, CPD-accredited courses are designed with real-world relevance, using up-to-date guidance and industry standards.

Here’s why professionals trust us:

Convenience: Learn at your own pace, anywhere, anytime.
Expert-Designed Content: All courses are written by industry experts who follow the latest government guidelines.
Comprehensive Tracking: Our Learner Dashboard allows you to track progress and certifications for multiple users.
Dedicated Support: Need help? Our friendly support team is just a message away.

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Who Wrote this Course?

All our courses are written by experts, following the Government industry guidelines. We monitor changes in care requirements and edit our training materials accordingly, allowing us to provide the best teaching standard possible.

FAQ

Safeguarding Children in Schools and Colleges (Level 2) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Safeguarding in Education?

Safeguarding refers to protecting children and young people in schools and colleges from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. This course ensures you're equipped to recognise and respond to concerns, fulfilling your legal obligations.

Why is Safeguarding Training So Important?

Safeguarding children is not optional; it’s required by law. This course helps you ensure that your school or college meets statutory safeguarding standards, thereby improving the safety and well-being of all students.

How Often Should Staff Complete Safeguarding Training?

Safeguarding training is typically required annually for all staff working in educational settings. Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) may need more frequent or advanced training.

When will I receive my course?

Your course is instantly allocated to you upon completion of your purchase.

Is the course CPD accredited?

Yes, the course has been assessed and awarded a CPD accreditation by the CPD standards office.

Do I receive a completion certificate?

When you complete the quiz at the end of the course, you will instantly receive a free CPD-accredited certificate to download. You can also purchase a hard copy of the certificate sent to your home or work address.

Can I retake the course to improve my grade?

Yes, the course comes complete with unlimited exam retakes.

Can I use this course as refresher training?

Yes, the course will aid in refresher training and improve your current knowledge and skillset. It also provides evidence of staff induction. A certificate is awarded upon completion.

Can I purchase this course for others?

We offer a complimentary Learner Management System to view course progress, view quiz results and certification. It includes a dedicated compliance matrix to aid audits and inspections.

What are the six key Safeguarding principles?

The six safeguarding principles are:

What are Safeguarding Processes?

Safeguarding processes and procedures are measures designed to protect vulnerable people from abuse, harm and neglect.

Are child protection and Safeguarding the same thing?

Child protection and safeguarding are similar but not identical. Child protection is essential to safeguarding as it shields those suffering or at risk.

Get Started Today

Don’t wait. Protecting children is everyone’s responsibility. Get started with our Level 2 Safeguarding Training now. Join thousands of other educators who are already ensuring children’s safety in schools and colleges across the UK.

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What our customers say

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July 30, 2025

Straightforward and informative. Easy to navigate the modules.

Anna Palmberg

July 25, 2025

The course is not too overwhelming but it still includes all crucial information. It has refreshed my memory from previous safeguarding training so that I feel confident going into my workplace, knowing what I should look for/do if a safeguarding issue arises.

Mya Edwards

July 23, 2025

The course was well set up, easy to understand and informative

Josie Wakefield

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