Safeguarding Children Level 2
Level 2 Safeguarding Children training supports professionals who work with children and young people to recognise risk and take appropriate action. Anyone working with children has both a legal and moral responsibility to protect them from harm. Under Section 11 of the Children Act 2004, key organisations and individuals must make effective arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
This Safeguarding Children Level 2 course builds on basic safeguarding awareness and develops a deeper understanding of child protection. It helps learners recognise more complex safeguarding risks, including abuse, neglect, exploitation, and contextual safeguarding issues. As a result, staff feel more confident identifying concerns early and responding appropriately.
The training explains how to recognise signs and indicators of abuse and understand how risk can increase over time. Learners explore referral pathways, information sharing, and the importance of timely action. In addition, the course covers how to respond to disclosures, record concerns accurately, and follow organisational safeguarding procedures.
The course also highlights professional responsibility and accountability. Learners develop a clearer understanding of their role within multi-agency safeguarding arrangements and why effective communication is essential when protecting children and young people.
This Level 2 Safeguarding Children training is suitable for professionals who have regular or direct contact with children and families. It is ideal for education staff, early years practitioners, healthcare professionals, social care workers, and anyone working in roles that involve frequent or intensive interaction with children or young people.
Overall, this training strengthens safeguarding practice, supports legal compliance, and helps organisations create safer environments for children. It builds confidence, improves decision-making, and supports effective child protection across a wide range of settings.
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.
Related Courses
You might also be interested in our other Safeguarding courses ranging from Awareness to Level 2 for both children and adults.
Course Location & Service Areas
We deliver in-house training at your workplace or chosen venue, tailored to your needs and schedule. This flexible approach removes the need to send staff off-site for essential learning.
Our experienced trainers deliver courses across Manchester and Greater Manchester, supporting organisations throughout the North West.
We also provide on-site training throughout England, covering major cities, towns, and regions nationwide, including North England, South England, London, and Surrey.
For added flexibility, this course is also available remotely via Zoom or Microsoft Teams, making it ideal for teams based in multiple locations or working remotely.
Wherever and however the training is delivered, all sessions are led by experienced Prima Cura Training instructors and meet the same high standards.
