POVA – Adult and Children – Level 2

£6.00

This POVA (Protection of Vulnerable Adults) – Adult and Children – Level 2 training is designed to strengthen your knowledge and skills in safeguarding vulnerable individuals. The course provides a clear understanding of abuse and neglect, legislation, reporting procedures, and practical steps to promote safe, person-centred care. Delivered online, it is suitable for learners across healthcare, social care, and related professions.
Duration: ~1 hour

Format: Online, self-paced

Certification: Certificate of Completion

CPD Points: 1 CPD point

Access: 6 months from purchase

This course is aligned with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) CPD requirements and supports professional practice standards in safeguarding.
This training is suitable for:

Nurses, midwives, and other registered healthcare professionals

Care workers and social workers

Teachers, childcare providers, and education staff

Volunteers and support staff working with vulnerable adults and children

Anyone in a role with safeguarding responsibilities
Introduction to Safeguarding

Legislation, Policies, and Guidance

Types of Abuse and Neglect

Recognising Signs and Indicators of Abuse

Responding to Disclosures and Concerns

Roles and Responsibilities

Safeguarding in Practice

Preventative Measures
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Define safeguarding and its importance

Recognise different types of abuse and neglect

Identify signs and indicators of potential abuse

Explain key safeguarding legislation and guidance

Respond appropriately to disclosures or suspicions of abuse

Follow correct safeguarding and reporting procedures

Understand individual roles and responsibilities in safeguarding

Promote safe, person-centred care practices

Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality

Apply knowledge through case scenarios and practice examples
This course is designed in line with the following frameworks and professional standards:

Care Act 2014 (England)

Children Act 1989 & 2004

Working Together to Safeguard Children (Statutory Guidance)

NHS Safeguarding Accountability and Assurance Framework

Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) CPD Requirements – 35 hours of CPD over 3 years, including 20 participatory learning hours

Health and Social Care Standards for safe and person-centred care

£6.00

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