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Free Level 2 Childcare Course in Boldon

CostFREE
Duration14 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Childcare Course in Boldon. Classes run at Training in Childcare, with daytime sessions designed to fit around other commitments. There are no formal entry requirements, so you'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right starting point and help plan your learning. Over 14 weeks, you'll cover child development, safeguarding, communication with children and families, and supporting wellbeing. This free childcare course for adults is open to residents of Sunderland.

Who this course is for

Residents of Sunderland

Entry requirements

Nor formal entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how children and young people develop across different age ranges.
  • You'll learn how to safeguard children and recognise signs of harm or abuse.
  • You'll develop skills in communicating effectively with children, young people, and their families.
  • You'll explore how to support children's play, learning, and wellbeing.
  • You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in childcare settings.
  • You'll learn about health and safety responsibilities in a children's workforce environment.
  • You'll develop an understanding of professional practice and working as part of a team.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Training in Childcare. Assessment includes written assignments, observations, and evidence gathered from practical tasks. You'll build a portfolio of work that demonstrates your knowledge and skills across the qualification units. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and support you in completing assessments at a manageable pace over the 14 weeks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Training in Childcare 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: assist with the care and learning of young children.
  • Playworker: lead play activities in after-school or holiday clubs.
  • Childcare Worker: provide day-to-day care in nurseries or childminding settings.
  • Teaching Assistant: support children's learning in primary school classrooms.
  • Family Support Worker: help families access services and build parenting skills.
  • Residential Childcare Worker: support children living in care settings.

What you could study next

Once you hold this Level 2 childcare qualification, you could move on to a Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator, which is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work in England. You might also consider a Level 3 Award in Childcare and Education or a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, depending on the setting you want to work in. A Level 3 qualification typically opens the door to senior or lead practitioner roles.

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