NCFE Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Children and Young People
Qualification summary
The qualification is aimed at individuals who work in any environment where there is direct contact with children. This includes youth workers, care workers, local authority staff, school support staff and voluntary workers.
The qualification will enable learners to understand what is meant by safeguarding and the different ways in which children and young people can be harmed (including by other children and young people and through the internet). The qualification will enable learners to gain the knowledge and skills at a basic level.
The qualification aims to develop the skills and knowledge needed to safeguard the welfare of children and young people.
Qualification details
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
Operational start date in centres:
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF
Section 96 website.
For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS
Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the
DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the
DELNI and
DENI websites.
The qualification provides progression opportunities to the following qualifications:
NCFE Level 2 Qualifications in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Developing Skills for Early Years Practice
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Developing Skills for Working with Children and Young People
Childminder
Children's Nurse
Education and Childcare Inspector
Education Officer (LEA)
Education Welfare Officer
Nurse
Nursery Nurse
Nursery School Teacher
Outdoor Activities Instructor
Playworker
Police Family Liaison Officer
School Administrative Assistant
School Bursar/Business Manager
School Lunchtime Supervisor
School Nurse
School Road Crossing Assistant
School Teacher
Special Educational Needs Teacher
Sports Coach
Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant
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01 Health, Public Services and Care
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01.5
Child Development and Well Being
The qualification will be internally assessed and externally moderated by NCFE.
The qualification consists of 3 mandatory units.
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Y/500/8950 - Explore and understand roles in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
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D/500/8951 - Understand legislation and policies which safeguard children and young people
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H/500/8952 - Develop personal skills to effectively contribute to the safeguarding of children and young people