Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young People

funded by uk government

Discover how you can effectively help a child who is being bullied…

Free Online Bullying Awareness Course with Certificate

This free online course will develop your understanding of bullying, including how to recognise that bullying is taking place and how to take appropriate action to stop it.

Free Online Bullying Awareness Course with Certificate​

Duration

6-12 weeks

Funding

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About this free online course

This free online bullying awareness course aims to increase awareness of the types of bullying that can occur, what factors can create a bully, the legislation surrounding bullying, and how to help an individual who is being bullied.

It has become more important than ever to address the issue of bullying amongst children and young people. Bullying takes many forms – physical, verbal, and in more recent years as technology has developed, cyber bullying has increasingly become a problem.

Tutor Support

Learn in confidence with support from a qualified tutor throughout the course.

Development

Join thousands of learners in growing both professionally and personally.

More than half (55%) of young people have been bullied about the way they look, with two-fifths of those experiencing this bullying at least once a week.

Course content

Your free course is split into manageable units.

There are no exams. You will complete assessment questions based on the skills and knowledge you have gained from the course units below…

Principles of bullying

Section 1: What is meant by bullying
Section 2: Key features of what behaviour is considered bullying
Section 3: What is meant by cyber bullying
Section 4: Bullying in context
Section 5: The short and long-term effects of bullying
Section 6: Discrimination

Recognising bullying in children and young people

Section 1: Individuals who may be at risk of bullying
Section 2: The signs that a child or young person may be being bullied
Section 3: Why children or young people bully

Action to be taken when a child or young person is being bullied

Section 1: How to support a child or young person who is being bullied
Section 2: How to approach the potential bully.

Understand government guidelines for bullying

Section 1: The Equality Act 2010
Section 2: Government and Ofsted guidance on tackling bullying
Section 3: Policies and procedures for bullying.

How it works

3 simple steps to qualification…

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Fast-track online enrolment

You can begin your stress-free journey to qualification by completing the short form on this page.

Once submitted, we’ll instantly match you with a relevant training provider based on your location to complete your enrolment.

Free Online Bullying Awareness Course with Certificate

Award-winning online learning

Enjoy a flexible and engaging learning experience through an award-winning online platform with support from a qualified tutor.

You can access first-class resources, interactive case studies, and support tools. All available on any device, anytime.

Free Online Bullying Awareness Course with Certificate

Gain an accredited qualification

Your nationally recognised level 2 certificate proves you’ve developed essential new skills and in-depth knowledge. The qualification is accredited by either NCFE or TQUK, depending on your location.

It’s a powerful personal achievement that boosts confidence, enhances employability, supports CPD and opens the door to further study or career progression.

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Funded by UK Government

The level 2 certificate is available online through one of our approved training provider partners, with the specific provider depending on your location.

The course is fully funded for eligible learners in England through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF), formerly known as the Adult Education Budget (AEB), which supports adult learning and skill development across the country.

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FAQs

Is Bullying Awareness training free?

If you meet the eligibility criteria then YES!

We connect you with learning providers that use government funding, in the form of the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and the Adult Skills Fund (ASF).

Is Bullying Awareness a qualification?

Bullying Awareness is a level 2 qualification.

The qualification is accredited by TQUK and regulated by Ofqual.

Is the qualification recognised by employers?

All of our courses are accredited by UK government-recognised awarding bodies. These include NCFE CACHE and TQUK, with whom we work closely to ensure our existing courses, and all new ones, meet approved standards of excellence and are certified as such. NCFE CACHE and TQUK are national awarding organisations that design, develops and certifies nationally recognised qualifications and awards.

All qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and are the perfect way to boost any CV.

How many free online courses can I take?

You can only take one course at a time but you can take up to 7 in one academic year.

Do I need to sit an Exam?

No, there are no exams, all courses require you to complete assessment questions based on the knowledge you have just gained from the units.

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