Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Childern
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HiQual UK delivers the Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Children, designed for learners working or intending to work with children in education, health, childcare, or community settings. The program emphasizes safeguarding principles, child protection legislation, recognizing signs of abuse, reporting procedures, and compliance with statutory frameworks. Participants will gain the competence to identify, respond to, and document safeguarding concerns while preparing audit‑ready records for regulated environments.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Childern |
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| Total Credits | 10 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 30 |
| Qualification Time | 90 |
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Introduction to Safeguarding & Child Protection Principles, definitions, and importance of safeguarding in professional practice.
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Legislation & Statutory Guidance Children Act, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and Ofsted requirements.
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Roles & Responsibilities in Safeguarding Duties of teachers, carers, health workers, and safeguarding officers.
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Recognizing Signs of Abuse & Neglect Physical, emotional, sexual abuse, neglect, and contextual safeguarding.
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Responding to Safeguarding Concerns Immediate actions, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.
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Reporting Procedures & Documentation Referral pathways, safeguarding records, and audit‑ready documentation.
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Multi‑Agency Working Collaboration with social services, police, and healthcare providers.
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Safeguarding in Digital & Online Environments Online risks, cyberbullying, grooming, and digital safety protocols.
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Health, Safety & Professional Conduct Workplace safety, duty of care, and compliance with safeguarding policies.
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Case Studies & Practical Assessments Real‑world safeguarding scenarios, role‑play, and portfolio development.
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Builds competence in child safeguarding and protection procedures
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Enhances compliance with RQF, NSPCC, Ofsted, and statutory frameworks
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Strengthens skills in recognizing, responding, and documenting safeguarding concerns
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Provides tools for audit‑ready safeguarding records and multi‑agency collaboration
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Offers recognized certification to support careers in education, childcare, health, and community services
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Learners entering childcare, education, or health professions
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Staff in schools, nurseries, community centers, and youth organizations
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Individuals aiming to progress to Level 3 Certificate in Safeguarding & Child Protection (SGCH‑313)
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Assessment Type: Written exam + case study analysis + portfolio review
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Format: MCQs, scenario‑based questions, safeguarding documentation, and oral defense
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Total Questions: 50 theory + 2 case studies + portfolio submission
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 4–6 weeks (80–100 hours total)
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Certification: Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Children (SGCH)
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