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Free Level 2 Childcare Course in Sutton-in-Ashfield – Sutton Community Academy

CostFREE
Duration11 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Childcare Course in Sutton-in-Ashfield. Classes run at Sutton Community Academy. You'll study full-time during the day, covering child growth and development, early years job roles, and how to plan activities that support children's learning. The course also covers equality, health and safety, safeguarding, and communication skills. It runs for 11 months. You must be 19 or over at the start of the academic year and have been an EU resident for at least three years.

Who this course is for

In all our childcare courses, you'll learn about the growth and development of young children, job roles within Early Years Education and how to provide activities to help children develop. You will also gain personal learning skills, an awareness of equality, health and safety, and communication. Learners receive great tuition and support throughout the course, which will include a variety of coursework and case studies. At higher levels, learners focus on safeguarding the welfare of children, exploring how early learning and healthy diet play an important role in the developmental, emotional and physical wellbeing of children, as well as exploring the various accident prevention and fire safety methods.

At Level 3, you'll learn how to meet all of the physical, social, and emotional needs of children under 5 whilst also gaining knowledge of how best to work with children aged 5-7. You'll explore how to support a healthy lifestyle through nutrition and exercise, how to promote children's speech and language skills, as well as gaining other vital knowledge regarding safeguarding and health and safety legislation.

This course is FREE for eligible learners. Please enquire further with us regarding the eligibility requirements.

Entry requirements

You must be 19+ at the beginning of the academic year to enrol on this course and be a resident within the EU for 3 years+.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how children and young people grow and develop at different stages.
  • You'll learn about job roles within early years education and childcare settings.
  • You'll plan and evaluate activities that support children's development.
  • You'll develop an understanding of safeguarding and the welfare of children.
  • You'll build awareness of equality and diversity in childcare practice.
  • You'll apply health and safety principles in childcare environments.
  • You'll practise communication skills relevant to working with children and families.
  • You'll develop personal learning and study skills through coursework and case studies.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based teaching at Sutton Community Academy. Assessment includes a variety of coursework and case studies. There are no exams listed for this course. Your tutor will support you throughout, and learning is structured around practical scenarios and written tasks that reflect real childcare settings.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Sutton Community Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Youth Support Worker: support young people in community or education settings.
  • Nursery Assistant: help care for and educate children under five.
  • Playworker: lead play activities in after-school or holiday clubs.
  • Childcare Worker: provide day-to-day care in nurseries or childminding settings.
  • Early Years Teaching Assistant: support learning in Reception or Key Stage 1 classes.
  • Family Support Worker: work with families and children in social care or community roles.

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 take on a senior role in an early years setting.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills: useful if you want to move into youth support or family work.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your options across adult and children's services.
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