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Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People Online TQUK Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (RQF), QAN 601/3025/8
What is a Level 2 safeguarding children course?
A Level 2 safeguarding children course teaches people who work with children how to keep them safe and how to respond to concerns about abuse. The TQUK Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (601/3025/8) is on the Ofqual register as a one-unit, 1 credit, 10 guided learning hour qualification, assessed by written work with no exams. Most learners finish it in 1 to 2 weeks.
1 to 2 weekstypical study time, at your own pace
RQF Level 21 credits, 10 guided learning hours
No examsportfolio marked by your tutor, pass or fail
TQUK certificateregistration and certificate included
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A short, Ofqual-regulated safeguarding children Level 2 qualification for anyone who works or volunteers with children and young people. You learn how to safeguard and protect children, young people and yourself at work, and exactly what to do if you see evidence or have concerns that a child has been abused. It is 10 guided learning hours, most learners finish in 1 to 2 weeks, and it is assessed by written work marked by your tutor, with no exams.
Course facts
TQUK Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (RQF) (601/3025/8) online with Lift College. Pay today: £19.99 a month or £179.99 in full. Or start with a 7-day free trial, then £29.99 a month or £299.99 in full. 14-day money back.
| Qualification | TQUK Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (RQF) |
|---|---|
| Qualification number (QAN) | 601/3025/8 |
| Awarding body | TQUK, Training Qualifications UK |
| Level | RQF Level 2 |
| Credits | 1 credits |
| Guided learning hours | 10 hours |
| Total qualification time | 10 hours |
| Typical study time | 1 to 2 weeks, at your own pace |
| Units | 1 unit |
| Assessment | There is one mandatory unit, worth 1 credit. |
| Minimum age | 16 or over |
| Price | Pay today: £19.99 a month or £179.99 in full. Or start with a 7-day free trial, then £29.99 a month or £299.99 in full. 14-day money back. |
Why Lift College
Why study this course with Lift College
A regulated qualification, not just a CPD certificate
This award is on the Ofqual register with its own qualification number, 601/3025/8, so it shows employers a regulated Level 2 achievement in safeguarding children and young people, certificated by TQUK.
A named UK tutor and AI Study Support
You have a named UK tutor who marks your work and gives written feedback, usually within 5 to 7 working days, plus AI Study Support to help you with questions as you study.
Done in 1 to 2 weeks, with a free trial
One unit and 10 guided learning hours means you can finish quickly. Start with a 7-day free trial, pay monthly or in full, and you are covered by a 14-day money back guarantee. TQUK registration and certificate are included.
Prices compared
How the cost compares
Course fees for the same qualification online, exactly as each provider showed them on its own page when we checked on 28 October 2026.
| Provider | Course fee | How you pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lift College | £179.99paid in full today, or £19.99 a month. TQUK registration and certificate included | Monthly or in full, no contract. Or a 7-day free trial, then £29.99 a month. 14-day money back |
| Open Study College | £229The same TQUK award. Printed materials cost extra. Assessed by an internally set, tutor-marked assignment. | Pay in full, monthly, or three instalments |
| Bright Pathway | £94Sale price. Awarding organisation not shown. Assessed by workbook marking. | Pay in full, or a monthly plan that costs more in total |
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What you'll study
The unit you study
1Introduction to safeguarding and protecting children or young peopleD/504/3750 · Level 2 · 1 credits · 10 guided hours
The single mandatory unit. How to safeguard and protect children, young people and practitioners in the workplace, and how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused.
- Understand how to safeguard and protect children, young people and practitioners in the workplace
- Know how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused
Total: 1 credits · 10 guided learning hours · 10 hours total qualification time
Assessment
How you're assessed
There is one mandatory unit, worth 1 credit. It is assessed by a portfolio of evidence made up of written assignment and workbook questions, internally assessed by your Lift College tutor in line with the Skills for Care and Development Assessment Principles, and externally quality assured by TQUK.
01Learn each unit online
Work through the unit at your own pace, with short lessons, worked examples, your named UK tutor and AI Study Support on hand.
02Complete your portfolio
For each unit you answer written assignment and workbook questions that cover every assessment criterion, then upload them to your portfolio.
03Tutor marking and feedback
Your tutor marks each submission, usually within 5 to 7 working days, and gives written feedback. Work that does not yet meet a criterion is referred, and you resubmit at no extra cost.
04Quality assured and certificated
Lift College quality assures the marking internally and TQUK quality assures it externally. Once every unit is passed, TQUK issues your certificate.
Graded pass or fail: you pass when every learning outcome and assessment criterion is met. There are no exams and no observations. This is a knowledge qualification; it shows your understanding of safeguarding children and young people and does not on its own qualify you for a role. Employers decide what training and checks each post needs.
Who it's for
This course is for you if
- You work or volunteer with children or young people in a school, nursery, club, youth group or care setting
- You have been asked by an employer or organisation to complete Level 2 safeguarding training
- You want to know exactly what to do if a child tells you something worrying or you notice signs of abuse
- You are aged 16 or over and want a regulated safeguarding qualification you can finish in a couple of weeks
- You are preparing for further study in teaching support, education and training, or childcare
Careers
Where this can take you
Teaching assistant or school support staff
Everyone who works in a school needs to understand safeguarding; this award gives you a regulated record of that knowledge.
Nursery or pre-school worker
Early years staff must be able to recognise and report concerns about a child; this award covers the knowledge behind that.
Youth worker or club leader
Sports clubs, youth groups and holiday schemes look for volunteers and staff with safeguarding training.
Residential or children's support worker
Support roles with children and young people expect a solid understanding of safeguarding; employers decide what further training a post needs.
TQUK and Ofqual
Your certificate comes from TQUK
The TQUK Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (RQF) is regulated by Ofqual and listed on the Ofqual register as 601/3025/8. Training Qualifications UK (TQUK) awards it, and Lift College is a TQUK recognised centre.
Step 1Lift College is a TQUK recognised centre
TQUK approves the centre, the tutors who assess you and the way the course is delivered before a single learner is registered.
Step 2TQUK checks the marking
An external quality assurer from TQUK samples assessed work from Lift College learners. Your result stands because TQUK has agreed it, not just your tutor.
Step 3TQUK issues and verifies your certificate
Your certificate is printed by TQUK with a unique number. Any employer or university can confirm it is real on TQUK's certificate verification service.
Sources: TQUK qualification specification, 601/3025/8, Version 9.1 · Ofqual register: TQUK Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (RQF), 601/3025/8 · Children Act 1989 · Children Act 2004
Next steps
What you can do next
Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools
If you work or want to work in a school, this award builds on safeguarding with child development, communication, equality and how schools work.
View course →Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
TQUK names this certificate as a progression route for people working as teaching assistants.
Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
TQUK also names the Level 3 award, for people supporting teaching and learning at a higher level.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training
TQUK names this award for learners who want to move into teaching or training adults.
What learners say
What our learners say
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is the Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People regulated?
Yes. The TQUK Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People (RQF) is regulated by Ofqual and sits on the Ofqual register at Level 2, qualification number 601/3025/8. It is 1 credit, 10 guided learning hours and 10 hours total qualification time. Your TQUK certificate is issued by Training Qualifications UK, and Lift College is a TQUK recognised centre.
How long does it take?
Most learners finish in 1 to 2 weeks. The award is 10 guided learning hours, which is also its total qualification time, so there is no extra self-study time on top. There are no fixed deadlines.
How is it assessed?
By a portfolio of evidence. You answer written assignment and workbook questions covering every assessment criterion in the unit, and your Lift College tutor marks them in line with the Skills for Care and Development Assessment Principles. TQUK externally quality assures the marking. The award is graded pass or fail.
Are there any exams?
No. There are no exams, no timed tests and no observations. Everything is assessed through written work that you complete online in your own time.
What are the entry requirements?
There are no formal entry requirements. You need to be 16 or over, and the course is studied and assessed in English.
What does it cost?
One price covers the whole course: your named UK tutor, marking, AI Study Support, your TQUK registration and your TQUK certificate. You can pay monthly or in full, and the current prices are shown on this page. You can start with a 7-day free trial, and there is a 14-day money back guarantee. Paying today, it is £19.99 a month or £179.99 in full. After the 7-day free trial, it is £29.99 a month or £299.99 in full.
Can my employer pay?
Yes. Your employer can open a free organisation account, enrol you and any colleagues, and pay by card or by invoice. Organisation accounts get ten per cent off every course, and the account shows each learner's progress. An organisation place is £269.99, 10% off the £299.99 price, paid by invoice.
What can I do after this qualification?
TQUK names the Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, the Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools and the Level 3 Award in Education and Training as progression routes. Many learners also use the award to meet an employer's safeguarding training request.
Is this the same as Level 2 safeguarding training for my job?
Many employers ask staff to complete Level 2 safeguarding training. This award is a regulated qualification on the Ofqual register, so it goes further than a short CPD course. Check with your employer or local safeguarding partnership what they need, because each organisation sets its own training requirements.
What laws and guidance does the course cover?
The unit covers the legislation, guidance, policies and procedures that protect children and young people. In England these include the Children Act 1989 and the Children Act 2004, the statutory guidance Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023 and, for schools and colleges, Keeping Children Safe in Education.
How long does a Level 2 safeguarding certificate last?
Your TQUK certificate does not expire. Many employers ask staff to refresh their safeguarding training at regular intervals, so check what your organisation expects.
What is the difference between Level 2 and Level 3 safeguarding?
Level 2 is for anyone who works or volunteers with children and needs to recognise and respond to concerns. Level 3 is usually for designated safeguarding leads and managers who take decisions on concerns, make referrals and support other staff.
Can I finish it in a week?
Some learners do. The award is 10 guided learning hours, so if you can set aside a few focused sessions you can complete the unit and submit it within a week. Marking then usually takes 5 to 7 working days.
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