Free Level 2 Childcare Course in Stoke-on-Trent. Classes run at Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus, full-time during the day. You'll study child development, play, learning activities, and health and safety in childcare settings. The course combines classroom learning with practical experience, and runs over 34 weeks. Entry requires 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English or Maths. This free childcare course for adults and school leavers leads to the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People with certificate.
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 explore how children develop physically, emotionally, and socially.
You'll learn how to plan and support play and learning activities.
You'll understand health and safety requirements in childcare settings.
You'll study how to support children's wellbeing and individual needs.
You'll gain practical experience of providing care for young children.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a blend of classroom-based lessons and practical experience in childcare settings. Teaching covers child development theory alongside hands-on activities. Assessment is through coursework, observations, and practical tasks completed during your placement and in class.
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: supporting young people's development and wellbeing
Nursery Assistant: helping children learn and play in early years settings
Childcare Worker: day-to-day care for children in nurseries or creches
After-School Club Assistant: supervising and engaging children outside school hours
Playworker: planning and running play sessions for children
Family Support Worker: helping families with young children access services
What you could study next
A level 2 childcare qualification opens the door to further study in early years and childcare.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory nursery staffing ratios. Required if you want to work as a qualified practitioner in a nursery.
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare: for those interested in working with children in residential care settings.
T Level in Education and Early Years: a two-year full-time qualification for those wanting a deeper route into early years or teaching support.
