Level 2 Safeguarding Qualification

Who is this qualification for?

The Highfield Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (RQF) is designed for a diverse range of professionals who work with or support children and young people. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Educators: Teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff in schools and educational institutions who play a crucial role in the welfare of students.
• Childcare Providers: Nursery staff, daycare workers, and childminders responsible for the care and development of young children.
• Social Workers: Professionals involved in child protection and family support services who need to understand safeguarding protocols.
• Healthcare Workers: Nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals who interact with children and families in clinical settings.
• Youth Workers: Individuals working in community organisations, youth clubs, and other settings that engage with young people.
• Volunteers: Those volunteering in roles that involve contact with children and young people, ensuring they are equipped to recognise and respond to safeguarding issues.

This qualification is ideal for anyone looking to enhance their understanding of safeguarding practices and contribute effectively to the safety and well-being of children and young people in their care.

How long will it take?

To complete this qualification learners should expect to undertake 8 hours of learning, typically over one day.

Topics covered

This qualification covers:

• Key elements of the law on safeguarding children and young people
• How practitioners can take steps to protect themselves from allegations and complaints within their everyday practice in a work setting
• Identify ways in which concerns about children and young people can be reported
• Know how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused
• Identify the characteristics of different types of child abuse
• Describe actions to take in response to evidence that a child or young person has been abused or is at risk of being abused
• Describe how to respond to a child or young person who discloses abuse
• Identify those people who the information of abuse or suspected abuse may be shared with 

Assessment method

This qualification is assessed through an open-response learner workbook. This assessment model requires learners to provide a short response to prescribed questions within a workbook set by Highfield Qualifications. Successful learners must demonstrate knowledge and understanding across the qualification syllabus.