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iStudy Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding and Prevent

SCC STS 0326 001

Location

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Applicant Type

Adults

Level

Short Course

Subject

Health & Social Care

NCFE

Course Overview

The iStudy Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding and Prevent (Online) supports you to develop an understanding of safeguarding and how people can be protected from harm, abuse and radicalisation. Delivered through online learning, this course is suitable if you want to build knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities in a range of professional or voluntary settings. 

During the course, you can learn how safeguarding works in practice and how to recognise signs that an individual may be at risk. Learning explores different forms of abuse, neglect and exploitation, alongside the importance of responding appropriately and following safeguarding procedures. You will also develop an understanding of the Prevent Duty, including how radicalisation can occur and how the risk of radicalisation can be reduced. The course introduces the government’s Prevent programme and explains how safeguarding and Prevent responsibilities link together in everyday practice. Online safety is also covered, helping you understand how risks can present in digital environments. This course offers flexible online learning to support you in building awareness and confidence around safeguarding and Prevent. 

By the end of the course, you will have a clearer understanding of safeguarding principles, legal responsibilities and the role individuals play in keeping people safe, supporting progression into further study or roles where safeguarding awareness is essential.

To study this course, you must provide one of the following forms of identification: Valid in-date passport (any nationality), Signed in-date UK photocard driving licence, UK biometric residence permit card, Birth certificate (BUT, if a birth certificate is presented as proof of identification, an additional form of identification such as a signed bank card, utility bill or a letter issued by a government department must also be provided). 

We regret that we cannot provide iStudy courses for free to individuals who reside in the following combined authorities: 

  • Cambridgeshire and Peterborough 
  • Greater Manchester
  • Liverpool City
  • North of Tyne
  • South Yorkshire
  • Tees Valley
  • West Midlands
  • West Yorkshire
  • West of England
This course is for anyone who wants to develop their knowledge and skills for life or work and gain a nationally recognised qualification whilst doing so.Studying Online.Studying online requires good organisational skills we recommend 2-3 hours study per night to ensure the course is completed within the 6 week timescale. As all our iStudy courses are completed online you will need to have access to an internet enabled desktop computer or laptop and an active email account. Please note these courses will not work on tablets or smartphones.
This course is fully funded and free for learners aged 19 or over who are currently living in England and meet the eligibility and entry criteria. Please note that funding rules are occasionally subject to change. Please note that we can only offer this course for free if it is completed within 6 weeks. If you start the course and do not complete within this time you will incur a £125 administration fee to cover the costs involved in your sign up. However, providing you do 2-3 hours study per night we are confident that you will complete within the 6 week timeframe.
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Overall achievement rates (All learners)

90.2%

High achievement rates 3x 1

Ofstead good rating

Ofsted 3x 1

A safe environment to learn

Safe environment to learn 3x 1

Qualifications earned per year

18232

Impressive qualification numbers 3x 1

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Award winning careers programme 3x 1

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