Safeguarding Children Level 2
Professionals who work with children and young people have a legal and moral responsibility to safeguard those in their care. Section 11 of the Children Act 2004 places a statutory duty on key organisations and individuals to make effective arrangements to protect and promote the welfare of children.
This Level 2 Safeguarding Children training course is essential for those who have regular contact with children and their families. It builds on basic safeguarding knowledge and introduces more advanced concepts, including recognising complex risks, understanding referral pathways, and responding appropriately to child protection concerns.
The course is suitable for education staff, early years practitioners, healthcare professionals, social care workers, and anyone in a role that involves frequent or intensive contact with children or young people.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this Safeguarding Children Level 2 course, you will be able to:
- Define safeguarding and child protection and explain why they are essential in professional practice.
- Identify the key legislation, statutory guidance, and legal responsibilities that underpin safeguarding practice, including Section 11 of the Children Act 2004 and Working Together to Safeguard Children.
- Recognise lessons learned from Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews and understand their application to future practice.
- Identify different forms of abuse and neglect, including physical, emotional, sexual abuse, and neglect.
- Recognise behavioural and physical indicators that may suggest a child is at risk or suffering harm.
- Understand additional vulnerabilities, such as those linked to disability, mental health, cultural background, or family circumstances.
- Appreciate the short- and long-term impact of trauma and abuse on a child’s emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
- Understand the role of early help, thresholds of need, and how to respond proportionately to safeguarding concerns.
- Describe the roles and responsibilities of various agencies within the multi-agency safeguarding framework.
- Understand when and how to escalate concerns, including how to make an effective referral to children’s social care.
- Follow correct procedures for safeguarding reporting and recording, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
- Apply current safeguarding frameworks and local guidance confidently in your day-to-day role.
Certification
Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate of achievement confirming your Level 2 Safeguarding Children training, demonstrating compliance with statutory safeguarding requirements.
