Level 2 Safeguarding Children
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This Level 2 Safeguarding Children course is suitable for anyone in a non-education, non-CSTF-mapped role that involves working directly and building trust with children, including social care and community-facing roles.
By the end of this online safeguarding course, you'll have a solid understanding of the legislation and guidance behind safeguarding, how to recognise the signs of abuse, and how to make reports and referrals if you're concerned about a child's welfare.
Course Level: Level 2
Duration: 1-2 Hours (6 Modules)
Accreditation: CPD Certified
Certificate: Self-Printed Certificate
Last Updated: 31st August 2026
Description
This course has been updated to comply with and include changes from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026 and Working Together to Safeguard Children (WTSC) 2026 legislation. This legislation came into force on 1st September 2026 and was published by the Department for Education.
If you work in a school, college or education setting you can take our Safeguarding in Education course which is tailored to those in the education sector. The course covers the same legislation and principles as the Level 2 Safeguarding Children training and also includes the specific duties, reporting routes and safer working practices required in an education setting.
If you work in healthcare and need to meet Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) requirements, you will benefit from our Statutory & Mandatory Training: Safeguarding Children Level 2 course instead, which is directly mapped to CSTF.
It's a statutory requirement for anyone who works with children to have up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding policies, legislation and guidance, so they can proactively keep them safe from harm and act on any concerns about their welfare.
This Level 2 Safeguarding Children course teaches learners what they need to know, by law, about safeguarding. It gives learners the skills and knowledge to identify the signs and symptoms of abuse, and to report to the appropriate authorities if they suspect a child is being abused. It's underpinned by the Children Act 1989 and 2004 and Working Together to Safeguard Children, using real case studies to bring the legislation to life.
The course covers Family Help and Early Help, how and when to make a referral to children's services, and how multi-agency working operates in practice, including the role of the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) and the newly established Multi-Agency Child Protection Teams (MACPT).
To help you apply your knowledge in everyday life, the course uses real-world scenarios and case studies throughout, so you can see how your training applies directly to your role.
We also offer Safeguarding Children Training at Level 3. If you’re unsure what level of safeguarding training you require, check out our blog: What Level of Safeguarding Training Do I Need?
Who should take this course?
This Level 2 Safeguarding Children course is suitable for a range of non-education, non-CSTF-mapped roles that involve frequent or regular work with vulnerable children. Some of these roles include:
- Social Care Workers
- Housing Officers
- Advocacy Workers
- Community Safety Officers
- Non-Clinical Staff
If you work in a school or college, you will benefit from our Safeguarding in Education course. If you work in healthcare and need CSTF-mapped training, Statutory & Mandatory Training: Safeguarding Children Level 2 course is what you're looking for.
What does this training cover?
- Why safeguarding matters, and the legislation and guidance that underpins it
- The categories of abuse, and how to recognise the signs and symptoms
- Family Help and Early Help, and how to make a referral to children's services
- Making reports and referrals when you have a concern
- Multi-agency working, including MARAC and the new Multi-Agency Child Protection Teams (MACPT)
Level 2 Safeguarding Children Course Certificate and assessment
At the end of the course, learners will need to complete an online test consisting of 15 multiple-choice questions. Learners are required to achieve a 75% pass mark, and, if necessary, may attempt the test six times at no extra cost.
If learners do not achieve the 75% pass mark within six attempts, further attempts may be given by contacting our support team.
Learners will be able to download a Safeguarding Children Level 2 digital certificate on successful completion of the test. This can be printed, and we suggest you keep it for your records.
Accreditation
The content of this Safeguarding Children Level 2 course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
Duration
This course takes around 1-2 hours to complete. You can proceed as quickly or slowly as you like, and there is no limit on how long you can take to work through the material.
Entry requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this Safeguarding Level 2 course.
What you'll learn
- Recognise why safeguarding is important
- Recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse
- Know what to do if a child discloses information, and how to help them
- Recognise and report unsafe practices
- Understand what multi-agency working means, and why it matters
- Identify the different roles involved in multi-agency working
Suitable for
- Level 2 advanced safeguarding children training is suitable for anyone who frequently works with children and needs a more in-depth knowledge of safeguarding legislation and procedure
- Social Care Support Workers
- Housing Officers
- Trustees
- Advocacy Workers
- Community Safety Officers
- Non-Clinical Staff
Course Structure
The training starts by looking at how nothing is more important than children's welfare and every child deserves to grow up in a safe, stable, loving home. It explains what safeguarding is, why children and young people must be protected from abuse, the key safeguarding legislation, several child protection cases which have shaped the UK law, what a child-centred approach to safeguarding is and three key principles to consider when safeguarding children.
Certification
Self-Printed Certificate Option
Upon completion of the course, a digital certificate will be available to download instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Level 2 Safeguarding Children course will take approximately 1-2 hours to complete but you can take as long as you like, there are no time limits on the course.
It is recommended the training is completed yearly to ensure your safeguarding knowledge is fully up to date with the latest requirements and guidance.
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