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Free Level 2 Childcare Course Online – Telford College Wellington

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Childcare Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments. Over 35 weeks, you'll explore child protection, safeguarding, and the risks of abuse and exploitation that children and young people face. The course covers the knowledge and skills needed to support children's welfare in a range of care settings. You must be aged 19 or over, resident in England, and have lived in the EU for the last three years.

Who this course is for

All children and young people deserve to be safe and well cared for. Over 50,000 children need protection from abuse in the UK. Understand the risks of abusive and exploitative behaviour that children experience.

Entry requirements

To enrol for Telford College Distance Learning you must be aged 19+ as of the 31/08/25, be a resident of England and have lived in the EU for the last three years.  You cannot be currently studying on any other course with us or another provider. For more info, please contact [email protected]

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the key principles of safeguarding children and young people.
  • You'll learn to recognise signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitative behaviour.
  • You'll explore the roles and responsibilities of those working in childcare settings.
  • You'll understand legislation and guidance that protects children's welfare.
  • You'll develop knowledge of how to respond to safeguarding concerns appropriately.
  • You'll learn about the importance of communication in supporting children and young people.

How you will learn

The course is delivered entirely online through distance learning. You'll study written materials and complete assessments at your own pace over 35 weeks. Assessment is through coursework and written tasks that you submit online. There are no exams to sit in person. Contact Telford College Wellington for details on how the online platform works before you enrol.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Telford College Wellington will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Youth Support Worker: supporting young people in community or residential settings.
  • Childcare Assistant: working in nurseries, after-school clubs, or playgroups.
  • Learning Support Assistant: helping children in school or education settings.
  • Family Support Worker: assisting families with children's welfare and development.
  • Residential Childcare Worker: caring for children in residential care homes.
  • Play Worker: organising and supervising play activities for children.

What you could study next

A free childcare course at Level 2 is a strong foundation for further study. You could progress to a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, which is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery and early years work. A Level 3 Award in Safeguarding and Child Protection is another option if you want to deepen your knowledge in that area. Both open doors to more senior roles working with children and young people.

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