Free Level 2 Childcare Course in Islington. Classes run at Capital City College Finsbury Park Campus on Fridays, part-time during the day. The course runs over 42 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll build a solid grounding in childcare and education, covering child development, safeguarding, the role of play, nutrition, and parenting. Entry requires a grade 3 or above in GCSE Maths and English Language. This free childcare course suits anyone exploring work with children and young people.
Who this course is for
The Level 2 Certificate in Caring for Children and Young People will give learners a basic understanding of childcare and education, as well as parenting and babysitting. It will also help them to make an informed choice about working with children and young people.
Entry requirements
You will need:A grade 3 or above in GCSE Maths and English Language.
What you will learn
You'll explore how young children develop physically, emotionally, and socially.
You'll study safeguarding principles and how to protect children's welfare.
You'll learn why play matters for early learning and how to support it.
You'll plan healthy diets using food and nutrition information.
You'll practise craft activities designed for young children.
You'll understand accident prevention and fire safety in babysitting settings.
You'll examine rights, responsibilities, and healthy lifestyles in parenting.
You'll look at children's play and leisure activities in the community.
How you will learn
You'll be assessed by your tutor or assessor throughout the course. Assessment methods include written tasks, coursework, and oral questioning. There are no formal written exams. Learning takes place in the classroom at Capital City College Finsbury Park Campus, with sessions on Fridays from 10:15 to 16:00.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Capital City College Finsbury Park Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth Support Worker: support young people in community or education settings.
Nursery Assistant: help staff care for children in early years settings.
Babysitter or Nanny: provide home-based childcare for families.
Playworker: lead play activities in after-school or holiday clubs.
Family Support Worker: assist families with parenting and child welfare.
Classroom Teaching Assistant: support children's learning in a school.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Childcare and Education: a step toward working as a qualified early years educator in nursery staffing ratios.
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Childcare and Education: broader study covering child development, observation, and practice.
Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: opens routes into care roles working with children, young people, or adults.
T Level in Education and Early Years: a two-year technical qualification combining classroom study with a substantial industry placement.
