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Free Level 2 Childcare Course Online – Adult Education in Gloucestershire

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Childcare Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments. Over 12 weeks, you'll cover the knowledge and skills needed to support the care and development of children and young people. The course is open to adults aged 19 or over who live in England.

Who this course is for

This qualification introduces learners to the skills required to plan, organise and evaluate events

Entry requirements

Eligible participants must be aged 19 or over on 31 August of the current academic year, reside in England on the first day of learning. Further eligiblity criteria may apply.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the development needs of children and young people at different ages and stages.
  • You'll learn how to support children's wellbeing and safety.
  • You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities when working with children and young people.
  • You'll study how to communicate effectively with children, young people, and their families.
  • You'll examine the roles and responsibilities of those working in childcare settings.
  • You'll develop understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion in childcare practice.

How you will learn

You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed online. You submit your work digitally, and a tutor will review and mark it. There are no exams to sit in person.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Adult Education in Gloucestershire will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Youth support worker: supporting young people in community or residential settings.
  • Nursery assistant: helping with the daily care of young children.
  • Playworker: leading play activities for children in after-school or holiday clubs.
  • Childcare worker: working in a day nursery, crèche, or children's centre.
  • Learning support assistant: supporting children with additional needs in school.
  • Family support worker: helping families access services and develop parenting skills.

What you could study next

A level 2 childcare qualification opens the door to further study in this sector. You could progress to a Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator, which is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work in England. A Level 3 Award in Childcare and Education or a Level 3 Diploma in Children's Learning and Development are also natural next steps if you want to move into more senior roles working with children and young people.

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