Free Level 2 Childcare Course in Wickford. Classes run at The Bromfords School. This is a knowledge-based childcare course covering child care and education, babysitting, and parenting responsibilities. You'll also study learning, development, and play. The course runs full-time over one year. It's designed to help you decide whether working with children and young people is the right direction, and to open doors to further training. No specific entry requirements.
Who this course is for
This course is suitable for anyone thinking about a career working with children and young people. It's a knowledge only qualification where you learn mostly in the classroom. It won't lead directly into employment but it will help you to make an informed choice about whether or not the career area is right for you and open up opportunities for further learning or training.
Entry requirements
No specific entry requirements.
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles of child care and education.
You'll study child learning, development, and play.
You'll learn about babysitting responsibilities and safe practice.
You'll examine the responsibilities involved in parenting.
You'll develop knowledge of the needs of children and young people at different stages.
How you will learn
This is a classroom-based, knowledge-only qualification. You'll learn through taught sessions at The Bromfords School. Assessment is through written tasks and assignments rather than workplace observation. There is no requirement to complete a work placement as part of this course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Bromfords School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth Support Worker: supporting young people in community or school settings.
Playworker: supervising and facilitating play for children.
Nursery assistant: supporting early years staff in a nursery setting.
Childminder assistant: helping a registered childminder with daily care.
After-school club assistant: supervising children in out-of-school activities.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner: a work-based qualification that counts toward nursery staffing ratios.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery and pre-school work.
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare: for those interested in supporting children in residential settings.
T Level in Education and Early Years: a two-year full-time qualification combining classroom study with an industry placement.
