NCFE
    Level 2
    QN: 610/4504/4
    Curriculum Active

    NCFE CACHE Level 2 Technical Specialist for Designated Safeguarding Officers in Early Years (Award)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NCFE. Classified as a Technical Occupation Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 60 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    NCFE
    Syllabus Units
    3 Units
    Guided Hours
    60 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Following safeguarding and welfare requirements in an early years setting

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the role of the designated safeguarding officer in an early years setting
    • Be able to implement policy and procedures in line with safeguarding and welfare requirements in an early years setting
    • Be able to facilitate a safe and enabling inclusive environment in an early years setting
    • Be able to advocate for children in an early years setting
    2

    Understanding safeguarding and welfare requirements for best practice in an early years setting

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how safeguarding and welfare requirements protect babies, children and others in an early years setting
    • Understand policy underpinning protocol in relation to safeguarding in an early years setting
    • Understand welfare requirements for holistic health, development and wellbeing
    3

    Understanding safeguarding for child protection

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand child protection in an early years setting
    • Understand partnership working for child-centred practice

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    610/4504/4
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    NCFE
    Qualification Type
    Technical Occupation Qualification
    Operational Start
    Aug 2025