Level 2 Certificate in Childcare

About the course

Build your knowledge and practical skills for a rewarding career in childcare and early years education. This Level 2 course will help you understand how to care for and support children and young people in a range of settings, preparing you for employment or further study at Level 3.

During the course, you’ll explore topics such as:

• Child protection and safeguarding
• Equality, diversity and inclusion in childcare settings
• Communication and teamwork in early years environments
• Supporting positive behaviour and wellbeing
• Planning activities for children and young people
• Childminding and early years care principles
• Intellectual and language development

You’ll also have the opportunity to:

• Complete a two-week work placement in a childcare or early years setting to apply your learning in practice
• Be assessed through assignments, observations, presentations and practical activities — there are no final exams
• Develop your research, planning and communication skills through case studies and creative projects
• Access flexible support, including one-to-one tutorials and additional help from our SEN team
• Take part in enrichment activities such as workshops, educational visits and debates
• Use independent study time (I-Learning) to complete assignments and explore wider reading and research
• Work closely with your tutor to set and review personal learning goals through regular progress reviews
• Prepare for progression to a Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Education or Health and Social Care