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School Safeguarding Officer

Level 2 School Safeguarding Officer Course

Our Level 2 School Safeguarding Officer online course will help you prepare for school job roles such as; Classroom Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Early Years Practitioner and Learning Support Assistant in a primary school setting.

Completing a school safeguarding officer course can help you progress in your career and make a positive difference to the lives of young people. This is a combined course with modules from our Level 2 Teaching Assistant course and Level 2 Safeguarding course. We’ve chosen the course combination and units to help improve your chances of getting a job at a primary school, nursery, play centre and other settings working with children.

100%

Online Learning

2

Qualifications Included

10

Weeks of Study

15

Hours of Learning per Week

What to expect

You’ll receive two qualifications when you complete the course, a Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges and a Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values.

This course is a knowledge-only qualification and does not require you to complete a placement.

Qualifications Included

Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values.

Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges

Entry Requirements

No experience or placements are required

Laptop or Mobile Phone (we strongly advise the use of a laptop or desktop computer when completing essays)

STUDY FOR FREE

Government funding is available for our courses subject to eligibility.

Click the ‘Apply Now’ button below to find out if you could study one of our courses for free.

PAY MONTHLY

We offer payment plans to help fund your course enabling you to spread the cost over 6 monthly instalments.

These involve NO Credit Checks. They are not finance.

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If you’re not eligible for funding, or if we don’t have funding available in your area yet then don’t worry!

You can still access any of our courses by purchasing them outright.

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Apply for a FREE government-funded course and achieve fully accredited qualifications with certificates. Upgrade your CV and career prospects.

What You'll Be Studying..

Course Modules

  • Course Overview
  • Keeping Children Safe In Education
  • Command Words Guide
  • Tips For Assessment Questions
  • Plagiarism Instructional Video
  • Understanding Mindset
  • Assessment Questions
  • Understanding Children & Young Peoples Development
  • Optional Informative Videos
  • Assessment Questions
  • Understanding Communication and Professional Relationships with Children, Young People and Adults
  • Assessment Questions
  • Understand Schools and Colleges as Organisations Learning Module
  • Factsheet – External Professionals
  • Legislation, Guidance, Policies and Procedures Guide
  • Optional Informative Videos
  • Assessment Questions
  • Understand Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in Work with Children and Young People Module
  • Optional Informative Videos
  • Assessment Questions
  • Safeguarding Children and Young People Learning Module
  • Optional Informative Videos
  • Assessment Questions
  • The Principles of Safeguarding
  • County Lines
  • Legislation
  • Assessment Questions
  • Assessment Questions
  • Online Safety
  • Assessment Questions
  • Assessment Questions Part A
  • Assessment Questions Part B

Becoming a School Safeguarding Officer

FAQs

How do I apply for funding for the School Safeguarding Officer course?

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below and follow the instructions to apply for funding. We’ll let you know if you are eligible once we’ve reviewed your application.

What’s the average salary for a School Safeguarding Officer?

The average safeguarding officer salary in the United Kingdom is £27,981 per year or £14.35 per hour. Entry level positions start at £24,150 per year while most experienced workers make up to £38,311 per year.

Do I need a placement for this course?

Our School Safeguarding Officer course is a knowledge-only qualification and does not require you to complete a placement or attend our learning centres as all coursework is carried out online on our easy to navigate portal.

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