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Free Level 2 Babysitting Course in Sheffield

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Babysitting Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College, full-time during the day.

The course covers child safety, first aid awareness, child development, and how to care for children in a home setting. You'll also look at how to handle emergencies and build routines that keep children safe and happy. The course typically takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with an NCFE Level 2 Award in Babysitting.

Who this course is for

The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to keep children safe in a home environment.
  • You'll understand key stages of child development.
  • You'll know how to respond to common emergencies and accidents.
  • You'll learn how to establish safe and consistent routines for children.
  • You'll understand basic first aid relevant to childcare settings.
  • You'll develop skills in communicating with children of different ages.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at The Sheffield College. Learning is delivered through taught sessions, practical activities, and written tasks. Assessment is based on assignments and coursework completed during the course. There is no formal written exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Babysitter, caring for children in private family homes.
  • Childcare assistant, supporting staff in nurseries or playgroups.
  • After-school club assistant, supervising children in structured activities.
  • Nanny, providing full-time or part-time childcare in a family home.
  • Play worker, leading play sessions for children in community settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Childcare and Education, a broader qualification covering nursery and early years settings.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, the qualification that counts toward statutory nursery staffing ratios.
  • Paediatric First Aid Course, a short course valued by families and childcare employers alike.
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