QNUK Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People

When you work with children or young people, safeguarding isn’t optional — it’s essential. This one-day course provides the knowledge and confidence you need to recognise and respond appropriately to cases of alleged or suspected abuse. Whether you’re new to the sector or need a formal qualification for your role, the QNUK Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People offers a clear, structured approach to one of the most important responsibilities in any care or education setting.

Throughout the day, learners will explore legal duties, professional responsibilities, types of abuse, and what to do if a child or young person discloses sensitive information. This course balances practical understanding with empathy and clarity — because doing the right thing starts with knowing what to look for.

Who is the Course For?

This course is ideal for:

• Staff in childcare, education, sports, and youth work
• Anyone working or volunteering in settings with children or young people
• Individuals required to have safeguarding training as part of their employment or registration

If you need to know what to do when concerns arise — and how to do it correctly — this course is for you.

Syllabus

• Key elements of the law on safeguarding children and young people
• How practitioners can take steps to protect themselves from allegations and complaints within their everyday practice in a work setting
• Ways in which concerns about children and young people can be reported
• Characteristics of different types of child abuse
• Actions to take in response to evidence that a child or young person has been abused or is at risk of being abused
• How to respond to a child or young person who discloses abuse
• Who the information of abuse or suspected abuse may be shared with

Prerequisite

• Learners must be aged 18 or over
• A recommended minimum of Level 1 literacy (or equivalent)
• No formal experience or qualifications needed

Course Duration

• 6 guided learning hours (contact hours)
• Good Skills Training normally deliver this course over 1-day, 09:30 – 16:30

Course Certification

OFQUAL Accredited through QNUK

Qualification Code

601/7305/1

Delivery Type

• Face-to-face at your venue
• Remote learning, normally using Microsoft Teams

Maximum Learners Per Tutor

16 learners to ensure time for discussion, questions, and support.

Assessment Method

Multiple choice exam paper.

Re-Qualification

There’s no set expiry, but regular CPD is strongly recommended. Many workplaces require safeguarding refresher training every 1 to 3 years, so be sure to check your policy.

Booking a course

Want to run this course at your workplace?
Please click here or contact the Good Skills Training team — we’re always happy to help.