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Free Level 2 Childcare Course Online – Academy Transformation Trust Further Education

CostFREE
Duration117 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
Start2 Sep 2026
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Childcare Course. Study online at your own pace. This childcare qualification covers child protection, safeguarding, and the care needs of children and young people. It takes around 117 hours to complete, so you can fit study around work, family, or other commitments. You must be 19 or over at the start of the academic year and have been resident in the EU for at least three years.

Who this course is for

All children and young people deserve to be safe and well cared for within a safe and protective family. However, unfortunately this is not always the case.

With over 50,000 children identified as needing protection from abuse in the UK, it is important that those working in the care sector understand the risks of abusive and exploitative behaviour that some children experience.

Knowing what strategies are used to protect them from this behaviour, whilst following procedures, is essential to helping those effected.

This course is FREE for eligible learners. Please enquire further with us regarding the eligibility requirements.

Entry requirements

You must be 19+ at the beginning of the academic year to enrol on this course and be a resident within the EU for 3 years+.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the rights and needs of children and young people in care settings.
  • You'll learn how to recognise signs of abuse and exploitation.
  • You'll explore safeguarding procedures and how to follow them correctly.
  • You'll develop knowledge of strategies used to protect children from harm.
  • You'll understand the responsibilities of those working in the care sector.
  • You'll learn about the importance of safe and supportive environments for children.

How you will learn

You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is based on written assignments and knowledge checks completed online. You submit your work digitally and receive feedback from your assessor. No classroom attendance is required.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Academy Transformation Trust Further Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Youth Support Worker: support young people in community or residential settings.
  • Family Support Worker: help families access services and stay safe.
  • Childcare Assistant: assist in nurseries, playgroups, or after-school clubs.
  • Learning Mentor: support children's wellbeing and engagement in schools.
  • Residential Childcare Worker: care for children in residential homes.
  • Early Years Practitioner: work in early years settings with young children.

What you could study next

A free childcare course at Level 2 is a solid starting point. From here, you could progress to a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, which is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. You might also consider a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare if you want to work in residential settings, or a Level 3 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People to deepen your knowledge in that area.

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