Free Level 2 Childcare Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your other commitments. It covers child protection, safeguarding, and the risks of abuse and exploitation that some children and young people face. You'll learn the strategies and procedures used to keep children safe. The course typically takes 2 months. A free childcare course for adults looking to build knowledge before entering the care sector.
Who this course is for
All children and young people deserve to be safe and well cared for within a safe and protective family. However, unfortunately this is not always the case. With over 50,000 children identified as needing protection from abuse in the UK, it is important that those working in the care sector understand the risks of abusive and exploitative behaviour that some children experience. Knowing what strategies are used to protect them from this behaviour, whilst following procedures, is essential to helping those affected.
Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification.
Evidence your competency to employers.
Further your personal and professional development.
Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college.
Improve your understanding of the importance of correctly responding to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused, harmed or bullied.
Entry requirements
An initial assessment is required prior to enrolment.
What you will learn
You'll understand the risks of abuse and exploitation that children and young people can face.
You'll learn the safeguarding procedures used to protect children in care settings.
You'll identify signs of abusive and exploitative behaviour.
You'll understand the responsibilities of those working in the care sector.
You'll learn how to follow correct procedures when concerns about a child arise.
You'll understand what a safe and protective environment for children looks like.
How you will learn
You study online, working through course materials at your own pace. An initial assessment takes place before enrolment to confirm the course is the right fit for you. Assessment is based on the work you complete during the course. Medway Adult Education will confirm the specific assessment format before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Medway Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth Support Worker - support young people in community or residential settings.
Childcare Assistant - assist in nurseries, schools, or family support services.
Family Support Worker - help families where children are at risk.
Residential Childcare Worker - care for children in residential homes.
School Support Assistant - support pupils with welfare and safeguarding needs.
Early Years Practitioner - work in nursery or pre-school settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce - the next step for those moving into a lead or supervisory role in childcare or youth work.
Level 3 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children - deepens your knowledge of child protection procedures.
Level 2 Diploma in Care - broadens your options across the wider adult and children's social care sector.
