Level 2 Safeguarding (Children and Adults)
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A comprehensive Level 2 Safeguarding course covering both children and adults, for anyone who works with or comes into contact with children, young people or adults at risk — in any setting. Builds the knowledge and confidence to recognise, respond to, report and record safeguarding concerns.
Across ten in-depth modules you'll learn the legal framework (the Children Acts, Working Together to Safeguard Children, the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act), the types and signs of abuse for both children and adults, specific risks like the Prevent duty, FGM, modern slavery and county lines, how to respond safely to a disclosure, and exactly how the referral pathway works — each brought to life with clear, branded diagrams.
Finish with a final assessment (80% to pass, unlimited attempts, every answer explained) and earn your Certificate of Completion.
Please note: this is an awareness course. It is excellent foundational training, but Designated Safeguarding Leads and those in regulated roles require higher, role-specific and regularly refreshed training, and sector-specific guidance (such as Keeping Children Safe in Education) applies on top.
Across ten in-depth modules you'll learn the legal framework (the Children Acts, Working Together to Safeguard Children, the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act), the types and signs of abuse for both children and adults, specific risks like the Prevent duty, FGM, modern slavery and county lines, how to respond safely to a disclosure, and exactly how the referral pathway works — each brought to life with clear, branded diagrams.
Finish with a final assessment (80% to pass, unlimited attempts, every answer explained) and earn your Certificate of Completion.
Please note: this is an awareness course. It is excellent foundational training, but Designated Safeguarding Leads and those in regulated roles require higher, role-specific and regularly refreshed training, and sector-specific guidance (such as Keeping Children Safe in Education) applies on top.
Course Curriculum
12 sections · 45 lessons · 12h 5m
Introduction to Safeguarding
Who Is Protected: Children and Adults at Risk
20 min
Everyone's Responsibility: The Bystander Who Acts
20 min
Knowledge Check
3 min
The Legal and Policy Framework
The Children Acts 1989 and 2004
20 min
Working Together and Keeping Children Safe in Education
20 min
The Care Act 2014 and Adult Safeguarding
20 min
The Six Adult Safeguarding Principles
20 min
The Mental Capacity Act 2005
20 min
Wider Legislation: DBS, Prevent and Specific Duties
25 min
Knowledge Check
3 min
Types of Abuse: Children
The Four Statutory Categories of Child Abuse
25 min
Child Exploitation: CSE, CCE and County Lines
25 min
Online Abuse, Grooming and Domestic Abuse
20 min
Knowledge Check
3 min
Types of Abuse: Adults
The Ten Care Act Categories
25 min
Financial Abuse and Self-Neglect: The Hidden Categories
25 min
Knowledge Check
3 min
Recognising the Signs and Indicators
Physical, Behavioural and Environmental Indicators
25 min
Barriers to Disclosure and Professional Curiosity
20 min
Knowledge Check
3 min
Specific and Emerging Risks
The Prevent Duty and Radicalisation
20 min
FGM, Forced Marriage and 'Honour'-Based Abuse
20 min
Modern Slavery, Trafficking and Domestic Abuse
25 min
Exploitation of Adults: Mate Crime and Cuckooing
15 min
Knowledge Check
3 min
Responding to a Disclosure
The Golden Rules of Responding
20 min
What NOT to Do and the TED Prompts
20 min
Knowledge Check
3 min
Reporting, Recording and the Referral Pathway
The 4 Rs: Recognise, Respond, Report, Record
20 min
Recording Concerns Accurately
20 min
The Referral Pathway and Thresholds
20 min
Information Sharing and the Seven Golden Rules
20 min
Escalation: When You Are Not Heard
15 min
Knowledge Check
3 min
Allegations Against Staff and Safer Recruitment
Positions of Trust, Allegations and the LADO
20 min
Whistleblowing and a Culture of Challenge
15 min
Safer Recruitment Essentials
15 min
Knowledge Check
3 min
Building a Safeguarding Culture
Safeguarding as Everyday Practice
15 min
Capstone: Your Safeguarding Commitment and Next Steps
25 min
Knowledge Check
3 min
Resources & Glossary
Quick Reference & Glossary
5 min
Final Assessment & Certification
Final Assessment
20 min
Frequently asked questions
How long is the certificate valid, and do I need to refresh it?
The certificate shows the date you completed the training and does not carry a fixed expiry. Safeguarding good practice is to refresh awareness training regularly, often every one to three years, and to follow your employer's own refresher policy.
Who is this course for?
It suits anyone who works with or comes into contact with children, young people or adults at risk in any setting, including education, health and social care, charities, sport and customer-facing roles. It covers both children and adults in one course.
Is this safeguarding course accredited or recognised?
It is CPD-aligned awareness training with a certificate on completion, not an externally accredited or regulated qualification. It is solid foundational training, but Designated Safeguarding Leads and regulated roles need higher, role-specific training and sector guidance such as Keeping Children Safe in Education.
How long does the course take?
There is around 12 hours and 5 minutes of content across 45 lessons. Because it is self-paced, you can work through it in one go or spread it over several sessions, and your progress is saved as you go.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. When you complete the modules and pass the final assessment (80% to pass, with unlimited attempts and every answer explained), you earn a Certificate of Completion. You can download it and add it to your CV or LinkedIn profile.
Is it self-paced, and are there any prerequisites?
Yes. Every course is fully online and self-paced with lifetime access, so you can start anytime and learn at your own pace on any device. There are no prerequisites unless the course says otherwise.
Course reviews
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Clear and concise
No waffle, just what matters. Passed comfortably and learned a lot.
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Genuinely helpful
The scenarios were realistic and I’m already using what I learned at work.
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Well made
Professional throughout and the quiz was fair. Recommended.
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Train your whole team
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Instant access · Learn at your own pace
45 lessons
12h 5m total
Lifetime access