Safeguarding Children and Adults

The Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People and Adults at Risk (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification that has been designed to provide learners with the valuable skills and knowledge required to competently carry out their roles and responsibilities relating to safeguarding. Ideal for those who have a responsibility for safeguarding and protecting in environments such as the NHS, education, healthcare, social services and those who work in voluntary/unpaid positions. This 1/2 day qualification covers all of the key aspects of safeguarding, such as current guidelines and legislation, different forms of abuse and responding to disclosure and suspected abuse.

What’s Covered?

• Understanding safeguarding and protection responsibilities:

         Current guidelines and legislation

         Safe ways of working

• Different types of abuse, including:

          Signs, symptoms and indicators

          Why abuse is not always recognised

          Factors to be considered when abuse is suspected

• Procedures for reporting, recording and responding to:

          Suspected abuse

          Disclosure of abuse

          Alleged abuse

• The Government’s person-centred approach to safeguarding and protection, including duty of care and best practice
• Support mechanisms available for staff and others following abuse

Assessment method.

For this qualification there is a multiple choice question paper that must be completed under ‘examination’ conditions. Maximum time allowed is 30 minutes, minimum mark is 14 out of 20 to pass.