All children and young people deserve to be safe and well cared for
This qualification will give you an introductory understanding of childcare through exploring young children’s development, the value and importance of play, how to plan a healthy diet and the importance of safeguarding and welfare.
The free online course takes 6-12 weeks to complete.
This is based on 5-10 hours of weekly study.
HM Government fully funds the free course.
No fee, no card details, and no trial periods.
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The level 2 qualification is accredited by NCFE CACHE or TQUK and regulated by Ofqual.
The Level 2 certificate is a record of achievement and your reward for completing a nationally recognised qualification.
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3 easy steps to qualification
Kickstart your stress-free journey to qualification by completing a short online enrolment form.
The online platform makes learning simple with learner resources available on any device.
Receive your certificate in as little as 6 weeks.
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The free online childcare course has been designed to provide an in-depth understanding of various aspects concerning children and young people. Successful learners will be awarded a level 2 qualification and accredited certificate.
From child development to play, from nutrition to safeguarding, this free course encompasses a wide range of topics that will not only equip you with practical skills but also with valuable knowledge that will prove to be essential in any childcare setting.
Whether you are interested in kickstarting your career in the childcare industry or you simply wish to gain more insight into the effective ways of caring for children and young people, this course is the perfect starting point for you.
Flexible distance learning allows you to study wherever you feel comfortable.
Learn in confidence with support from a qualified tutor throughout the course.
Join thousands of learners in growing both professionally and personally.
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Your free course is split into manageable units.
There are no exams. You will complete assessment questions based on the skills and knowledge you have gained from the course units below…
This unit will explore the stages of development of young children from birth to three years.
Alongside this, you will learn about how positive environments support the development of young children.
Within this unit you will learn about the necessity of play to young children’s development as well as demonstrating different play activities suitable for young children from birth to five years old.
This unit will take you through the vital importance of creativity and imagination in the development of a child. You will learn about how to organise a cooking activity for children as well as the particular importance of books and stories in child development.
This unit examines legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people (including e-safety).
You will look at what action to take when children or young people are injured or ill and when complete, you will be able to recognise emergency procedures as well as how to respond to suspicions that a child or young people has been abused, harmed or bullied.
This unit will help you to build an understanding of how to make healthy and nutritional food choices for children.
You will develop knowledge of food labels and what to look out for to ensure that children are given a balanced diet.
The accredited certificate proves you have new skills, knowledge, and an in-depth understanding of caring for children and young people.
Your certificate is sent to you on successful completion of the free course.
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On submission, you will be taken to your Skills Network user area…
Scroll down and select ‘Complete Your Initial Assessment’.
On completion, you will receive an email asking you to accept your funded place.
Once you have accepted your place, you will be enrolled in your course.
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