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Free Level 2 Childcare Course in Barnsley – Barnsley College Church Street

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Childcare Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working in an OFSTED-inspected childcare setting, earning your qualification alongside your day-to-day role. The course covers working with children and young people in a supporting capacity, typically under supervision. It takes around one year to complete. An initial assessment for numeracy and literacy takes place when you apply, and you'll have an interview before enrolment. You must be employed, volunteering, or childminding in an eligible setting to join.

Who this course is for

These qualifications are designed for learners who want to develop a career as a childminder, youth worker, nursery nurse or nursery manager. Level 2 will suit you if you work, or are about to work, in a supporting role as a nursery assistant, Crèche worker or special educational needs assistant. You want to work with children, but you’ll generally work under supervision.

Entry requirements

There are no formal qualifications for this award; however you must be a volunteer, a childminder or currently employed in an OFSTED inspected environment – having experience in an Early Years setting.

An initial assessment for Numeracy and Literacy will take place on application to the course

Students will normally take part in an interview prior to being enrolled on the programme

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in supporting children's learning and development in early years settings.
  • You'll understand how to safeguard children and young people and follow relevant procedures.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with children, families, and colleagues.
  • You'll explore child development stages and how to support individual needs.
  • You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of those working in childcare and youth support settings.
  • You'll learn how to support children with special educational needs under supervision.
  • You'll develop knowledge of health, safety, and wellbeing in childcare environments.

How you will learn

This is work-based training, so your learning takes place in your childcare setting. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence drawn from your day-to-day work, observations carried out in your workplace, and written assignments. You'll build evidence of your competence over the course of the year. An initial numeracy and literacy assessment takes place at application, and an interview is held before enrolment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Barnsley College Church Street will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery assistant: supporting children's learning under supervision in a nursery
  • Crèche worker: caring for young children in a crèche environment
  • Childminder: registered home-based childcare for young children
  • Special educational needs (SEN) assistant: supporting children with additional needs in early years
  • Youth support worker: working with young people in community or youth settings
  • Early years practitioner: assisting in day nurseries, pre-schools, or children's centres

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. Required if you want to count as a qualified member of staff in an OFSTED-registered setting.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Childminding Practice: suited to those running or planning to run a registered childminding service.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work: for those moving into a more formal youth support or community work role.
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