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Free Level 2 Childcare Course Online – The Skills Network

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 material at your own pace, fitting study around your other commitments. The course covers child development, play, nutrition, and safeguarding, giving you a solid grounding in caring for children and young people. It typically takes 12 weeks to complete. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. A free childcare course for adults looking to build knowledge for roles in childcare, education, or support settings.

Who this course is for

This qualification is aimed at anyone who is working or is keen to work within healthcare and social care, or within education or support roles.

This course provides you with the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding needed to work with individuals with learning disabilities. Principles of safeguarding and positive risk taking are covered, along with gaining awareness of the autistic spectrum.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for funding, you must live in England and have resided in the UK or EU/EEA for the last 3 years, must be aged 19 or over, must not have previously studied the course you are applying for or another similar course and must not currently be enrolled on another government-funded education programme. If you are aged between 19 and 23 - you must hold a full level 2 qualification If you're not eligible for funding, you can purchase the course online if you are over the age of 16.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how to safeguard the welfare of children and young people.
  • You'll learn about child development and how children grow and learn.
  • You'll understand the role of play in children's development.
  • You'll study nutrition and healthy eating for children and young people.
  • You'll develop knowledge of positive risk-taking and how to support independence.
  • You'll gain awareness of the autistic spectrum and learning disabilities.
  • You'll understand key principles of working in childcare and support settings.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through written materials at your own pace. Assessment is also completed online. There are no classroom sessions or travel required. You'll submit your work digitally and receive a digital e-certificate from TQUK on completion.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Skills Network will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Youth Support Worker: supporting young people in community or education settings
  • Nursery Assistant: helping with daily care and activities for young children
  • Childcare Worker: working in nurseries, crèches, or after-school clubs
  • Learning Support Assistant: supporting children with additional needs in schools
  • Family Support Worker: helping families access services and build parenting skills
  • Playworker: leading play sessions in holiday clubs or play schemes

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Childcare and Education: the next step if you want to work in a supervisory or lead practitioner role in a childcare setting.
  • Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work in England.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: if you're interested in moving into a school-based support role.
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