Free Level 2 Childcare Course in Stoke-on-Trent. Classes run full-time at Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English or Maths, to join. Over 34 weeks, you'll study child development, play, learning activities, and health and safety in childcare settings. The course combines classroom learning with practical experience, giving you hands-on insight into supporting children's wellbeing. This free childcare course suits those looking to move into work with children and young people.
Who this course is for
Passionate about nurturing young minds? This course equips you with the essential skills and knowledge for supporting the development and wellbeing of young children. You will study child development, play, learning activities and health and safety in a childcare setting. Through a blend of theoretical learning and practical experience, you will gain valuable insights into providing high-quality care for children.
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs grade 3 and above one of them including English or Maths.
What you will learn
You'll study how children grow and develop at different ages and stages.
You'll explore how play supports children's learning and development.
You'll learn how to plan and support learning activities for young children.
You'll understand health and safety responsibilities in childcare settings.
You'll develop knowledge of how to promote children's wellbeing and welfare.
You'll gain practical experience of working in a childcare environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and practical experience in childcare settings. Teaching covers child development theory, activity planning, and health and safety. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks completed during the course. Your progress will be reviewed throughout the 34 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth Support Worker. Support young people's development and wellbeing.
Nursery Assistant. Help care for children in a nursery setting.
Playworker. Lead play activities for children in community settings.
Childcare Worker. Provide day-to-day care in a childcare setting.
Teaching Assistant. Support children's learning in a school environment.
After-School Club Assistant. Supervise and engage children after school hours.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education. The next step for those wanting to work as a qualified practitioner in a nursery or early years setting.
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid. A short qualification that supports work with children and is often required by employers.
Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce. Broadens your skills across a wider range of roles working with young people.
