Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People and Adults at Risk (RQF)

Qualification overview

This qualification forms part of the QA Health and Social Care suite of qualifications. The qualification and learning outcomes are based on the recommendations of:

• National and local safeguarding policies

• Children Act 2004

• HM Government Prevent Strategy

  This qualification should give Learners the knowledge and understanding to safeguard and protect children, young people and adults at risk of harm and abuse in the workplace as well as how to recognise the signs and symptoms and respond to evidence or concerns a child, young person or adult at risk has been abused.

  This qualification specification provides information for Centres about the delivery of the Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People and Adults at Risk (RQF) and includes the unit information, assessment methods and quality assurance arrangement.

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  The objective of the qualification is to develop Learner’s understanding of their role and responsibilities, in line with current guidelines, when safeguarding and protecting children, young people and adults at risk.

  Intended audience

  This qualification is for people who are working with children, young people and adults at risk. This includes those in voluntary or unpaid positions. In particular it has been designed for people who have a responsibility for safeguarding and protecting in environments such as the NHS, education and healthcare providers and social services.