Safeguarding Children Level 2
For staff who work with children and families: recognise abuse, respond to a disclosure and report every concern correctly.
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Safeguarding Children Level 2
If you work with children, you are often the person a child trusts enough to tell. Level 2 is about being ready for that moment. Here, Level means safeguarding competency level, the depth of knowledge your role needs. It is not a course grade.
This course goes beyond awareness. You learn how abuse, neglect and exploitation show up, which children are more vulnerable, and what to do with a disclosure. You learn to record and report concerns, share information safely and raise concerns about adults in your setting. Content reflects Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026 and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, with notes for Scotland and Wales.
- Recognise physical, emotional and sexual abuse and neglect in children
- Spot signs of exploitation, online harm, FGM and radicalisation
- Identify children who may be more vulnerable to harm
- Respond to a disclosure without leading questions or false promises
- Record concerns accurately and pass them on without delay
- Share information appropriately under your setting's procedures
- Raise concerns about the conduct of another adult or colleague
7 short modules, 3 hours in total.
Safeguarding children: the essentials
What safeguarding and child protection mean, the main laws and guidance, and your part in your setting's policy.
Knowledge checkRecognising abuse and neglect
The four categories of abuse used in guidance, with signs in behaviour, appearance and what children say.
Knowledge checkExploitation, online harm and Prevent
Criminal and sexual exploitation, online risks, child-on-child abuse, female genital mutilation and radicalisation.
Knowledge checkChildren at greater risk
Disabled children, children in care, young carers, children seeking asylum and others who may find it harder to be heard.
Knowledge checkResponding to a disclosure
How to listen, what to say, and why you must never promise confidentiality or investigate yourself.
Knowledge checkRecording, reporting and sharing
Writing a clear record, reporting to your designated safeguarding lead, and sharing information safely and early.
Knowledge checkConcerns about adults and staff
Concerns and allegations about staff and volunteers, and how to whistleblow if you are worried.
Knowledge checkFinal test and your certificate
Multiple choice, 80% to pass, unlimited attempts. Your CPD certificate is issued by Lift College the day you pass.
This course is for you if
- You are a teaching assistant, learning support worker or lunchtime supervisor
- You work in a nursery, out-of-school club or holiday scheme
- You are a sports coach, youth worker or tutor
- You are a health care assistant, receptionist or other health staff who meets children but does not treat them
- You work for a charity or service that supports families
- Your employer has asked you for Level 2 safeguarding children training
Your CPD certificate, issued the day you pass.
Your certificate records Safeguarding Children Level 2, 3 hours of learning, your completion date and a recommended refresh date 12 months later.
- One price, £19.99. One payment, one learner, no subscription.
- Short modules with a knowledge check after each one and a final test. Instant results.
- 80% to pass, with unlimited free retakes.
- A CPD certificate issued by Lift College as a PDF the same day you pass, with a unique number and a verification link.
- Access for as long as Lift College offers the course, and never less than 3 years from the day you buy.
- A free refresher when your recommended refresh date arrives. Changed your mind? Ask within 14 days of paying and we refund you in full.
CPD certificate
liftcollege.co.uk/verify/LC-CPD-000000The law this course supports
Children Act 1989
Under section 47, the local authority must make enquiries when it suspects a child is suffering, or likely to suffer, significant harm.
Read the legislation →Children Act 2004
Section 11 names bodies in England, including councils, the NHS and the police. They must carry out their work with regard to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
Read the legislation →Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026
Statutory guidance for England on how agencies work together to protect children. The current edition was published in March 2026. It says practitioners should share concerns early with children's social care or the police.
Read the legislation →Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026
Statutory guidance for schools and colleges in England, in force from 1 September 2026. All staff must read part one and report concerns to the designated safeguarding lead without delay.
Read the legislation →Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015
Section 26 is the Prevent duty. Specified bodies, such as schools, councils and the NHS, must have due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism.
Read the legislation →Safeguarding children and young people and children and young people in care: competencies for health care staff (Intercollegiate Document, 2025 edition, November 2025)
Professional guidance, not law. It describes five levels of safeguarding competency for health care staff. It recommends a yearly update for Levels 1 and 2, and regular refreshing for Level 3.
Read the legislation →£19.99. Pay once, nothing added.
One payment for one learner. You keep access for as long as Lift College offers the course, and never less than 3 years. Changed your mind? Ask within 14 days and we refund you in full.
- PaySecure card payment, one time only.
- Sign inYour learner account is ready straight away.
- StartBegin module 1 the same minute.
Free refresher when it is due
We recommend a refresh every 12 months. We email you 30 days before, and from the refresh date you can retake the latest version free and download a new certificate.
Questions about Safeguarding Children Level 2
What is Level 2 safeguarding children training?
Level refers to safeguarding competency level. Level 2 is for staff who work with or meet children and families, but do not lead on assessing child protection concerns. It is deeper than basic awareness.
What is the difference between Level 2 and Level 3 safeguarding?
Level 2 teaches you to recognise, respond to and report concerns. Level 3 is for staff who work closely with children and help assess, plan and act on concerns with other agencies.
How often should I do safeguarding children training?
Your employer sets the frequency. The Intercollegiate Document for health care staff recommends a yearly update at Level 2, so Lift College recommends refreshing every 12 months.
Does this follow Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026?
Yes. The content reflects Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, which came into force on 1 September 2026, and Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026. You must still read part one of KCSIE if you work in a school or college.
Does this course cover Scotland and Wales?
The course is written mainly around guidance for England. It points you to the National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland and the Wales Safeguarding Procedures, which your employer will follow there.
How long do I keep access?
You keep your access for as long as Lift College offers the course, and never less than 3 years from the day you buy. Your certificate PDF is yours to keep.
What is the free refresher?
Lift College recommends refreshing this course every 12 months. When your date comes round, you can retake the latest version free and get a new certificate. We email you 30 days before.
Does it count towards my CPD?
Yes. The course is 3 hours of learning, shown on your CPD certificate issued by Lift College, so you can log the hours in your CPD record.
Can I get my money back?
Yes. Ask within 14 days of paying and we refund you in full.
Can my employer pay?
Yes. Your receipt shows the course, the date and the amount paid, and you can pass it to your employer. Lift College is not VAT registered, so no VAT is charged. Buying for a team? Ask about team enrolment and the team will help.
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