02 Mar 2021
Key Facts
Qualification purpose
Prepare for employment
Qualification Grading Type
Pass
Assessment Methods
Why choose this qualification?
These qualifications have been developed to accredit the training provided to adults taking on the role of an ‘appropriate adult’, providing support to children and vulnerable adults while they are in police custody. The qualifications have been produced with the support of the National Appropriate Adult Network and in particular with guidance from Norfolk Appropriate Adult Service.
The objective of the Gateway Qualifications suite of Working as an Appropriate Adult qualifications is to prepare the learner to take on a specific role within a given occupational area.
Once completed, the qualification provides progression into the appropriate adult role, working either with children, vulnerable adults or both, according to which qualification is selected.
Rules of Combination
The learner must complete two mandatory units totalling 4 credits.
Units
Learners must complete two mandatory units totalling 4 credits.
The Role of the Appropriate Adult
Working as an Appropriate Adult for Juveniles
Funding information
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The following support materials will help you to deliver this qualification.
Special Considerations and Reasonable Adjustment Forms
Related Qualifications
- Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award in Working as an Appropriate Adult with Vulnerable Adults and Juveniles
- Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award in Working as an Appropriate Adult with Vulnerable Adults
- Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award in Substance Misuse Awareness
- Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People
- Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award in E-Safety