Free Level 2 Childcare Course in Spalding. Daytime childcare classes run at Nacro Education Centre Spalding, with flexible study across one year. You'll cover how children grow and develop, the importance of play, safeguarding, inclusive practice, and how to support children in group activities. Learning combines theory with practical sessions and work experience, assessed through a portfolio of evidence. A level 2 childcare qualification opens routes into nursery and youth support roles.
Who this course is for
Get Set! to start your journey into the world of childcare with Nacro Education Spalding. 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 qualification, 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 a broad introduction 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 explore how children grow, develop, and learn through play.
You'll study safeguarding principles and how to keep children safe.
You'll learn about inclusive practice and how to empower children.
You'll gain hands-on experience of childcare activities such as messy play and baking.
You'll develop knowledge of how to support children in group activities.
You'll build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your skills and knowledge.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of practical lessons, theory, and work experience in small, personalised classes with one-to-one support. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence, which you build up by completing units over the course. There are no formal written exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nacro Education Centre Spalding will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery assistant: supporting children's play and learning in a nursery setting.
Nursery practitioner: working directly with young children in early years settings.
Playworker: leading play activities in after-school or holiday clubs.
Youth support worker: supporting young people in community or residential settings.
Childcare worker: caring for children in day nurseries or creches.
Teaching assistant: supporting children's learning in a primary school.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. A natural next step if you want to work as a qualified practitioner.
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare: suited to roles working with children in care settings.
Childcare Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3): combines paid work with further study toward a recognised childcare qualification.
