Build your safeguarding knowledge with a free online Level 2 course. You’ll explore safeguarding responsibilities, signs of abuse or harm, raising concerns, online safety, radicalisation and the Prevent Duty.
The course is suitable for adults who want to develop safeguarding awareness for work, volunteering, CPD or further study. It covers children, young people and adults who may be at risk of harm.
Free for eligible learners. Certificate included on completion.
Study online with tutor support. No previous safeguarding qualification required.
This course may be fully funded for eligible learners through the Adult Skills Fund.
Availability can depend on your location, eligibility and current funding options.
Learn safeguarding and Prevent in just 6–12 weeks.
Gain a nationally recognised, accredited Level 2 qualification.
Fully funded for eligible adults through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF).
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:
The course is divided into manageable units covering safeguarding, the Prevent Duty and online safety.
There are no exams. You’ll complete assessment questions based on the knowledge developed through the course.
The exact awarding body or wording of units may vary depending on the training provider available in your area.
Explore the purpose of the Prevent Duty and why it exists. Develop your understanding of radicalisation, extremism and terrorism, including responsibilities for identifying and responding to concerns.
Learn what safeguarding means, explore relevant guidance and local systems and identify possible signs of abuse or harm. Understand how concerns should be reported when harm is disclosed, suspected or alleged.
Explore risks linked to inappropriate or illegal online activity. Learn about reducing online risks and recognising behaviour or changes that may cause concern.
This free online safeguarding course develops knowledge of safeguarding, online safety and the Prevent Duty.
You’ll explore safeguarding responsibilities, signs of abuse or harm, reporting concerns, relevant policies and local systems. You’ll also learn about online risks and the purpose of Prevent, including awareness of radicalisation, extremism and terrorism.
The course can support adults working or volunteering in education, care, health, community, public service or other duty-of-care settings. It may also suit learners who want to build safeguarding awareness before further study.
You do not need a previous safeguarding qualification. You’ll study online with tutor support and complete assessment questions based on the course units. There are no exams.
On successful completion, you’ll gain a recognised Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent from NCFE or TQUK, depending on your provider and location.
This course may be suitable if you want to:
This course does not automatically meet every employer, regulator or professional body’s mandatory training requirements. Check the requirements that apply to your role.
Learn in confidence with support from a qualified tutor throughout the course.
Join thousands of learners in growing both professionally and personally.
In the year ending 31 March 2025, there was a record 8,778 referrals (involving 8,517 individuals) made to the UK’s Prevent Programme.
This is a 27% increase from the previous year and the highest annual total since records began in 2015.
Source: GOV.UK
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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.
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.
This course can provide a foundation for further study and CPD in areas involving safeguarding, care, education or community support.
After completing the course, you may choose to explore:
The qualification may support knowledge, confidence and CPD, but it does not qualify you as a designated safeguarding lead, social worker or safeguarding professional. It does not guarantee employment or progression into a particular role.
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This course is fully funded for eligible learners in England through the UK Government’s Adult Skills Fund.
Your course will be delivered online by one of our approved training provider partners, depending on your location.
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Yes, the course is free for eligible learners. Funding depends on your location, circumstances, eligibility and current availability.
Yes. The course is completed online and includes support from a qualified tutor.
Yes. When you successfully complete the course, you’ll receive a Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent.
Yes. This is a recognised Level 2 qualification awarded by NCFE or TQUK, depending on your training provider and location.
The course covers safeguarding responsibilities, signs of abuse or harm, reporting concerns, relevant guidance, online safety, radicalisation and the Prevent Duty.
The course develops general safeguarding knowledge relevant to children, young people and adults who may be at risk of harm. The exact unit content can vary slightly by provider.
The Prevent Duty applies to specified authorities and requires them to have due regard to preventing people from becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism.
The course introduces the purpose of Prevent and awareness of radicalisation, extremism and terrorism.
No. This is a Level 2 qualification normally completed over 6 to 12 weeks. It is different from short annual refresher or employer-specific compliance training.
No. This course does not qualify you as a designated safeguarding lead. DSL roles normally require role-specific training and ongoing updates set by an employer or relevant authority.
Safeguarding responsibilities and training requirements vary according to the sector, role, employer and relevant guidance. Check with your employer, regulator or professional body to confirm the training required for your role.
No previous safeguarding qualification is required. Experience in a workplace, volunteering or duty-of-care setting may help you relate the content to practical situations.
No. You’ll complete assessment questions based on the knowledge covered in each course unit.
The course usually takes 6 to 12 weeks, based on around 5 to 10 recommended study hours per week.
You can normally study one funded course at a time. The total number available depends on your eligibility, provider rules and current funding availability.
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