Free Level 2 Childcare Course in Middlesbrough. Daytime classes run at Nacro Education Centre Middlesbrough. You'll cover how children grow and develop, the importance of play, safeguarding, inclusive practice, and how to support children in group activities. Theory is taught alongside practical sessions, including hands-on childcare activities. You'll also gain work experience as part of the course. The course takes around one year to complete. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence.
Who this course is for
Get Set! to start your journey into the world of childcare with Nacro Education Middlesbrough. If you’re thinking about a career working with children, looking for something a bit different from mainstream college, and still want a nationally recognised certificate, our Get Set! for Childcare (Children’s Play, Learning and Development) Level 2 is a great place to start. Crafted alongside industry experts, our Childcare Level 2 course will give you the skills and experience you need to get into the childcare sector. Through work experience, practical lessons in small, personalised classes, and one-to-one support we take you through the basics of childcare and show you how to make learning fun, keep children safe and involve them in group activities. Giving you the transferable skills and knowledge, you need to start your career, progress onto further levels of study, or pursue an apprenticeship. At the end of the course, you’ll have the hands-on experience and confidence you need to take your next step.
What you will learn
You'll learn how children grow and develop at different stages.
You'll understand the role of play in children's learning.
You'll study safeguarding principles and how to keep children safe.
You'll explore inclusive practice and how to empower children.
You'll gain hands-on experience through practical childcare activities.
You'll develop employability skills relevant to the childcare sector.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom theory and practical lessons. Sessions are delivered in small groups. You'll also complete work experience as part of the course. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence, which you build up over the year by completing units covering the core areas of the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nacro Education Centre Middlesbrough will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery assistant: supporting children's play and daily routines
Nursery practitioner: working in a nursery or early years setting
Playworker: leading play activities in after-school or holiday clubs
Youth support worker: supporting young people in community settings
Childcare worker: assisting in day nurseries or children's centres
Teaching assistant: supporting learning in primary school classrooms
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work in England. A natural next step if you want to work as a qualified practitioner.
Level 3 Certificate in Childcare and Education: broadens your knowledge and opens more senior roles in childcare settings.
Childcare Apprenticeship: combines paid work with further study toward a recognised childcare qualification.
