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Free Level 2 Childcare Course Online – West London College

CostFREE
Duration12 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 materials at your own pace, with no need to travel to a centre. The course covers child development, safeguarding, the role of play in early learning, and food and nutrition for children. You'll have access to a tutor and assessor throughout. The course takes around 12 weeks. You need to be 19 or older and have access to a laptop or desktop with a stable internet connection.

Who this course is for

Adults (19+)

Entry requirements

You will need to be:

aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you wish to study be eligible to study in the UK, with 'in-date' evidence that shows that you will be resident in the UK for the duration of the course and not currently studying an apprenticeship programme

You will also need access to a computer (laptop or desktop), and a stable internet connection, to access our interactive online learning platform.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how young children develop physically, emotionally, and socially.
  • You'll learn how to safeguard the welfare of children and young people.
  • You'll explore how to respect and value children in a care setting.
  • You'll learn how to use food and nutrition information to support a healthy diet for children.
  • You'll understand the importance of play for early learning.
  • You'll explore how to share learning experiences with children.

How you will learn

You study by distance learning using comprehensive online materials. You'll complete a series of assessments within set timeframes. A qualified assessor marks your work and uses it to build the evidence needed to meet the qualification requirements. A tutor is available to support you throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a laptop or desktop computer and a stable internet connection to access the online learning platform. West London College 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: helping in nurseries, crèches, or after-school clubs.
  • Playworker: leading play activities for children in structured settings.
  • Family support worker: working with families and children in the community.
  • Nursery assistant: supporting early years staff in a nursery environment.
  • Volunteer in childcare: gaining experience before paid employment.

What you could study next

A free childcare course at Level 2 is a starting point. From here, you could move on to a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator), which is the qualification recognised in statutory nursery staffing ratios. You might also consider a Level 3 Award or Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or explore specialist routes such as a Level 3 qualification in Youth Work or Supporting Young People.

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