Level 2 Childcare Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments. It covers child and young person development, the factors that shape it (including nutrition), safeguarding, and how activity and interaction support healthy development. The course typically takes around 1 week to complete. You'll need 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, a Level 1 vocational qualification, or a Level 1 English qualification to enrol. If you don't have one of these, an initial assessment can still get you onto the right course.
Who this course is for
Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about L2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People (NCFE). You can also visit us at our Clapham Centre: 45 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 9BL to speak to a course advisor, but it is best to book an appointment in advance. If you would like to enquire specifically about this course please quote the course reference number which is X1CFC-L2CE-O-A1/1. We hope to see you at Lambeth College in the near future :)
Entry requirements
Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about L2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People (NCFE). You can also visit us at our Clapham Centre: 45 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 9BL to speak to a course advisor, but it is best to book an appointment in advance. If you would like to enquire specifically about this course please quote the course reference number which is X1CFC-L2CE-O-A1/1. We...
What you will learn
You'll understand the key stages of child and young person development.
You'll explore the factors that influence development, including nutrition and environment.
You'll learn how activity and interaction can enhance children's development.
You'll gain knowledge of safeguarding principles and why they matter.
You'll understand your responsibilities when working with children and young people.
How you will learn
This is an online course you complete at your own pace. Learning is delivered digitally, and assessment is based on written assignments or knowledge-based tasks that you submit online. South Bank Colleges will confirm the specific assessment format before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Bank Colleges will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth Support Worker - supporting young people in community or education settings.
Nursery Assistant - helping with early years care and learning.
Playworker - organising and supervising play activities for children.
Childcare Worker - providing day-to-day care in a nursery or home setting.
Learning Support Assistant - supporting children in school environments.
Family Support Worker - helping families access services and develop parenting skills.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) - the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. A natural next step if you want to move into a senior childcare role.
Level 3 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children - deepens your safeguarding knowledge and is valued across education, health, and social care roles.
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care - broadens your options across adult and children's services.
