Safeguarding training (sometimes referred to as child/adult protection training) is a legal requirement for many professionals who come into contact, directly or indirectly, with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults. Safeguarding training aims to protect these people from harm, recognise maltreatment, take effective action where appropriate and help improve wellbeing. Level 2 Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults looks at signs of neglect, abuse and harm. It provides learners with an understanding of the effects of abuse on children, vulnerable adults, and their families.
This Level 2 training is for learners who have contact with children, young people or vulnerable adults in their working environment. It promotes awareness and sensitivity to safeguarding enabling learners to be able to identify issues. It further emphasises the responsibility and the procedures to ensure that concerns are reported and acted on appropriately.
The course covers:
- Safeguarding legislation and guidance
- Indicators of abuse or neglect
- Making judgements
- Communication
- Roles and responsibilities
- Sharing of information and practice
