Free Level 2 Childcare Course in Islington. Classes run at Capital City College Holloway Campus. You'll need a grade 3 or above in GCSE Maths and English Language to enrol. The course covers childcare and education, parenting, and working with children and young people. Full-time daytime childcare classes run over 36 weeks.
Who this course is for
The Level 2 Diploma in Caring for Children and Young People will give learners a basic understanding of childcare and education, 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 develop a grounding in childcare and early years education.
You'll explore child development and the needs of children at different ages.
You'll learn about safeguarding and keeping children safe.
You'll study parenting approaches and the role of families in children's wellbeing.
You'll understand how to support children's learning and play.
You'll consider what working professionally with children and young people involves.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Capital City College Holloway Campus, with full-time daytime attendance across 36 weeks. Assessment is through coursework and assignments completed during the course. You'll build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your understanding of childcare topics. Your tutor will guide you through each unit in class.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Capital City College Holloway Campus 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 children learn and play in early years settings.
Childminder: caring for children in a home-based setting.
Residential warden or houseparent: working in children's residential care.
Child and early years officer: supporting families and children in local services.
Care worker with children: working in social care settings with young people.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. A natural next step if you want to work as a qualified practitioner in an early years setting.
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare: suited to those moving into children's homes or residential support roles.
Level 3 Award in Childcare and Education: a shorter route into further study or specialist roles working with children.
