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Level 2 Childcare Course Online – Nottingham College

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration16 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact Nottingham College for more info.

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About this course

Level 2 Childcare Course. Study online. You can start at any time and work through the material at your own pace, making it easy to fit around existing commitments. Over 16 weeks, you'll cover child development from birth to five years, the role of play in early learning, healthy eating for children, and safeguarding legislation. Units include planning play activities, supporting creativity and imagination, and understanding welfare guidelines. This is a solid introduction to working with children and young people, and a recognised childcare qualification that can open doors to roles in early years and youth support.

Who this course is for

This qualification will give you an introductory understanding of childcare through exploring young children’s development, the value and importance of play, how to plan a healthy diet and the importance of safeguarding and welfare.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements but you must be aged 19+.

Please note: All students will need to complete an Initial Assessment before being enrolled onto the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the stages of child development from birth to three years
  • You'll learn how positive environments support young children's growth
  • You'll understand the importance of play to children's development from birth to five years
  • You'll plan and demonstrate play activities suitable for young children
  • You'll learn how creativity, imagination, books, and stories support early learning
  • You'll understand safeguarding legislation, guidelines, and procedures for children and young people
  • You'll learn about e-safety and how it relates to child welfare
  • You'll learn how to plan a healthy diet for children

How you will learn

You'll study entirely online, working through units at your own pace. Before you start, you'll complete an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. Assessment is unit by unit, based on the content covered in each area. Nottingham College will confirm the specific assessment methods when you enrol.

What you will need to bring

Nottingham College will confirm anything you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Youth Support Worker: support young people in community or educational settings
  • Nursery Assistant: help with day-to-day care in early years settings
  • Playworker: lead and supervise play activities for children
  • Childminder: provide home-based childcare (registration required separately)
  • Learning Support Assistant: support children in school or special needs settings
  • After-School Club Assistant: supervise and engage children outside school hours

What you could study next

A free childcare course at Level 2 is a strong starting point. From here, you could move on to a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator), which is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. You might also consider a Level 3 Award in Safeguarding and Child Protection, or a Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning if you want to work in schools.

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