Who it's for

For anyone working with or around children, young people, or vulnerable adults — including education staff, childcare and youth workers, healthcare teams, sports coaches, community-services personnel, and volunteers. Also suitable as a baseline qualification for teams delivering services to any public-facing audience.

What you'll learn

  • The legal and policy context of UK safeguarding
  • Recognising the signs and indicators of abuse, neglect, and exploitation
  • Types of abuse — physical, emotional, sexual, financial, and neglect
  • Responding appropriately to safeguarding disclosures
  • Reporting concerns through the correct channels
  • Your role and responsibilities within a wider safeguarding framework

Accreditation & certification

Certified by Qualsafe Awards (QA) against the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) at Level 2. Certification valid for 3 years.

Delivered by

Delivered by Comera Medical Training. All trainers hold the Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) and current instructor certification.

Outcomes

On successful completion you'll hold the QA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People and Adults at Risk (RQF) — nationally recognised competency in recognising, responding to, and reporting safeguarding concerns.

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