YMCA
Level 2
QN: 603/7215/1
Curriculum Active
YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by YMCA. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 36 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
YMCA
Syllabus Units
3 Units
Guided Hours
36 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People
Category 1: An awareness of safeguarding and protecting children and young people
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Define safeguarding and child protection in the context of working with children and young people
- Describe the different types of abuse and their potential indicators
- Explain the procedures for responding to reports or suspicions of child abuse
- Recognise potential indicators of abuse and poor practice in a childcare setting
- Identify the appropriate actions to take when abuse or poor practice is suspected
2
YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People
Category 2: A basic understanding of safeguarding and protecting children and young people
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Define safeguarding and child protection in the context of childcare
- Identify the main types of child abuse and their indicators
- Explain the procedures for responding to reports or suspicion of abuse
- Apply the key principles of safeguarding to practice
- Recognise potential indicators of abuse and poor practice in a childcare setting
3
YMCA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People
Category 3: A strategic understanding of safeguarding and protecting children and young people
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate how key legislation influences organisational safeguarding policy
- Analyse the relationship between organisational vision and safeguarding procedures
- Contribute to the implementation of safeguarding policies in line with legal requirements
- Review and evaluate the effectiveness of safeguarding policies and procedures
- Demonstrate risk management strategies within own role to protect children and young people
- Work collaboratively to share best practice in safeguarding and protection
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/7215/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- YMCA
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2021