Free Level 2 Childcare Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments. It covers the skills needed to support and care for children and young people, including how to communicate with them, safeguard them, and meet their needs. Before you enrol, you'll complete short maths and English assessments so the course can be matched to the right level for you. The course typically takes 2 weeks.
Who this course is for
This course covers skills required to work in a customer facing role.
Entry requirements
BKSB Maths & English assessments required before enrolment
What you will learn
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with children and young people.
You'll understand how to keep children and young people safe through safeguarding principles.
You'll explore the physical, emotional, and social development of children and young people.
You'll learn how to support children's wellbeing and individual needs.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of those working in childcare settings.
You'll learn how to work within professional boundaries and follow relevant guidelines.
How you will learn
You'll study online and complete written assignments or knowledge-based assessments to demonstrate your understanding. Work is submitted digitally and reviewed against the requirements of the NCFE Certificate. Before you start, you'll complete BKSB maths and English assessments to confirm the course is the right fit.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Acorn Training 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 daily care and activities for young children.
Playworker: running play sessions for children in after-school or holiday clubs.
Childcare worker: providing care in a range of childcare settings.
Learning support assistant: supporting children with additional needs in schools.
Family support worker: helping families access services and build parenting skills.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner: a more in-depth qualification for those working directly with young children in nursery or early years settings.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. Required if you want to take on a qualified practitioner role.
Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work: suited to those focusing on supporting young people in community settings.
