Free Level 2 Childcare Course in Peterborough. Daytime classes run at Nacro Education Centre Peterborough. You'll study child development for the 0 to 7 age range, how play supports learning, and the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. The course also covers safeguarding, communication, and person-centred approaches. Alongside your childcare classes, you'll complete at least two weeks of work experience to put your learning into practice. The course takes around one year to complete.
Who this course is for
If you would like to work with children, then our childcare courses are a great place to start. We will take you through the basics of childcare and show you how to make learning fun, keep children safe and involve them in group activities. You will get plenty of practical experience while you learn, which will give you confidence when you
What you will learn
You'll understand child development from birth to age 7
You'll learn how play supports children's learning and development
You'll explore the Early Years Foundation Stage framework
You'll study safeguarding and how to protect children and young people
You'll learn principles of communication in care settings
You'll understand diversity, equality, and inclusion in practice
You'll explore duty of care in children's and young people's settings
You'll gain practical experience through a supervised work placement
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at the centre. Assessment is through a combination of coursework assignments and one examination. You'll also complete at least two weeks of work experience, which the centre will help you arrange and support you through.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nacro Education Centre Peterborough will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: supporting children's learning in early years settings
Nursery assistant: day-to-day care and activities for young children
Youth support worker: working with young people in community or residential settings
Playworker: leading play activities for children in after-school or holiday clubs
Childcare worker: providing care and supervision in a range of settings
Early years teaching assistant: supporting learning in Reception or Key Stage 1
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education: the qualification many nurseries require for senior practitioner roles and statutory staffing ratios
Level 3 NVQ in Children's Care, Learning and Development: a work-based route toward more senior childcare roles
Apprenticeship in Early Years or Health and Social Care: earn while you learn at Level 2 or Level 3
Related Level 2 vocational childcare qualifications: broaden your knowledge before stepping up to Level 3
