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Technical Specialist for Designated Safeguarding Officers in Early Years Level 2  


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Course Summary

Code: BESAIHT05  
Provider: BESA  

 

 

Description

This Level 2 Technical Specialist Qualification is designed to provide the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to perform specialised roles within a specific occupational area.

This level 2 qualification is designed for early years professionals who serve as designated safeguarding officers. Throughout the course, you will identify and challenge weak practice, maintain and model best practices, and coordinate and deliver safeguarding intervention strategies.  

Course title
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Technical Specialist for the Early Years Special Educational Needs and Disabilities co-ordinator Assistant (Award)

Entry requirements
Anyone 19+ who is working or volunteering in an early years setting for a minimum of 7 hours per week.

What does the course cover?
1. Identify and challenge weak practices and make recommendations to enhance safeguarding and welfare practices in line with statutory requirements. 2. Maintain and model best practices to support the safeguarding and welfare of children, adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework and the policies and procedures of your setting. 3. Coordinate and deliver safeguarding intervention strategies to promote children's welfare and wellbeing, including partnership working and signposting.

How is it completed?
This programme is delivered by Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Academy. It is delivered via an e-learning platform, accessible at any time, with regular assessor support. For more information about how the learning is delivered or to enrol, please complete our online enquiry form, https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/besa-contact-us. Alternatively you can contact us on 0300 300 8131.

What can I progress onto?
You can access any other of our short CPD qualifications, or move on to one of our vocational qualifications, subject to being in the right job role.

Cost
Free subject to eligibility

When can I start?
Any time

How to apply
For more information or to enrol, please click on the enquiry button at the top right of this page.