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Level 2 Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses Course at Bispham Campus

Cost£864.00
Duration6 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start5 May 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses Course in Blackpool. Classes run at Bispham Campus, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. Over 4 weeks, you'll build knowledge of common childhood conditions, how to recognise symptoms, and how to support the health and wellbeing of infants and young children in care or education settings. You must be aged 19 or over to enrol. A DBS check is not required to start the course, but you will need one if you go on to work with children. NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses with certificate.

Who this course is for

Are you working with or caring for children and want to feel more confident recognising and responding to common childhood illnesses? This courseis designed to help you develop essential knowledge to support the health and well-being of infants and young children. It's ideal for anyone in an early years, education, or care setting who wants to better understand how to respond to illness and promote a healthy environment. This course covers a wide range of common childhood conditions, including infections, allergies, and chronic illnesses. You'll learn how to spot symptoms, understand when medical attention is needed, and how to reduce the spread of illness in group settings. The qualification also explores the importance of immunisation, hygiene practices, and supporting children's recovery. Whether you're a parent, carer, or early years practitioner, this course will give you the confidence and knowledge to act appropriately and support children's health more effectively.

Entry requirements

Please contact the College on 01253352352 for further details on entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll identify the signs and symptoms of common childhood illnesses.
  • You'll understand how childhood illnesses spread and how to reduce that risk.
  • You'll learn how to respond appropriately when a child shows signs of illness.
  • You'll explore how to promote a healthy environment for infants and young children.
  • You'll develop knowledge of when to seek medical advice or escalate concerns.
  • You'll understand the responsibilities of carers and practitioners in managing childhood illness.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Bispham Campus. Assessment is through written assignments or knowledge-based tasks that you complete as part of the course. There are no exams. Your tutor will support you through the material across the 4 weeks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bispham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery practitioner: supporting children's health and daily care in nursery settings.
  • Childminder: caring for young children in a home-based setting.
  • Early years teaching assistant: supporting learning and welfare in Reception or pre-school.
  • Playworker: supervising and supporting children in play and out-of-school settings.
  • Nanny or au pair: providing home-based childcare for families.
  • After-school club supervisor: overseeing children's welfare in wraparound care.

What you could study next

A natural next step is the Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People's Workforce, which covers a broader range of early years skills and is relevant to nursery and childcare roles. From there, the Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and opens the door to more senior practitioner roles. If you're interested in the health side, a Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid is also worth considering alongside further childcare study.

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