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Safeguarding, Prevent & British Values - Level 2

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Course Code
P00501
Subject Area
Health, Care & Health Technologies
Campus
Distance Learning

Course overview

There were 203 arrests for terrorism-related activity in the year ending June 2022, 20 more than in the previous 12 month period (an increase of 11%). With issues of human rights, hate crime and democracy becoming ever more prevalent in the UK and the world, it is more important than ever to be informed on the measures that can be taken to help prevent terrorism and promote safeguarding and British Values in society. Whether you are an individual looking to upskill, or an employer looking to enhance your staff safeguarding training, developing knowledge and understanding of these topics 2 can enhance safeguarding practices within all types of workplaces, including those related to the health, social care and education sectors. On this qualification, students will study: Unit 1: Principles of Safeguarding Students will learn the definition of safeguarding and the national and local context of safeguarding and protection from abuse. Develop an understanding of the types of abuse and the duty of care through the principles that underpin safeguarding of children, young people and adults. Develop the skills needed to appropriately respond to a disclosure of abuse and what a person should do if a disclosure takes place. Unit 2: The importance of British Values Students will explore the principles of British Values and learn about the relevant legislation concerning human rights and counter-terrorism. Define the term liberty and the impact of terrorism, extremism and radicalisation. Learn how the Prevent duty supports British Values. Unit 3: The Prevent Duty and Its Importance in Society Students will define Prevent and CONTEST and develop an understanding of the threat of terrorism. Learn key principles in duty and safeguarding, including the factors which may make an individual susceptible to becoming radicalised, and the actions, including reporting procedures, that should be taken if there are concerns that a vulnerable individual or group may be at risk...

About the course

Unit 1: Principles of Safeguarding, Unit 2: The importance of British Values, Unit 3: The Prevent Duty and Its Importance in Society, Unit 4: The importance of Online Safety
There are no specific qualifications required to enrol on this certificate. Acceptance onto the certificate is based on a phone or online interview with the Tutor. Learners must be aged 19 years or over.
You will complete an online workbook, supported by the Tutor as required.
Students who complete this qualification can progress to: Other specialist Level 2 Certificates for the Health and Social Care sector Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 or Level 3 Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care
This qualification is delivered online. These level 2 courses are free if you are a resident of South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (comprising of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield), as these qualifications can be fully-funded at no cost to you! For a level 3 course, funding may be available and we will assess your personal circumstances to establish if you qualify. Click here to find out more.A fee of £150 is payable if you enrol on this qualification and do not complete it.