Introducing Caring for Children and Young People | Level 2

Children have a right to a safe and fulfilling development, however, there are a number of risks which can negatively impact their lives. Learn about the protection and wellbeing of children and young people on this level 2 course.

Course Overview

It's essential to ensure the safety and well-being of children under your care. This involves being aware of the potential risks they may face, such as abuse, exploitation, and unhealthy habits. Our course equips you with the knowledge and skills to protect children from these dangers, including accident prevention and fire safety measures.You will also learn about key aspects of parenting, such as parental rights and responsibilities, and promoting a healthy lifestyle for children.

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Is This Course Free?

This course is funded by the government's Adult Skills Fund, which means you may be able to study for free. Eligibility criteria for funding can be found below. If you are not eligible for funding, you can still purchase the course by clicking the 'Buy Now' button above.

Fully Accredited Course

This course is accredited by NCFE CACHE, a leading educational charity with over 170 years experience. NCFE is recognised by the UK Department for Education and regulated by Ofqual.

Progression Opportunities

This course would be important for job roles such as: Social Worker (£24,000 to £40,000) Foster Carer (Variable Carer) Youth Worker (£18,000 to £33,000)

How Long is the Course?

The duration of this course is seven weeks. We refer to our online courses as 'flexible learning' because they're designed to be completed around your work and home life commitments. All deadlines for your course will be shown in your online course platform once you are enrolled to help keep you on track.

What will I learn?

This course is made up of four units:

Caring for Young Children in a Babysitting Environment
Accident Prevention and Fire Safety When Babysitting
Rights and Responsibilities in Relation to Parenting
Parenting and Healthy Lifestyles

This course is well suited to a career in social work, youth work or foster care.

Eligibility Criteria

This course is government funded, you must meet the following criteria to be able to study for free:

You must currently live in England
You must have been resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years, for purposes other than study
You must be over the age of 19
You must not be on an apprenticeship
There is a £125 cancellation fee if you enrol and do not complete or withdraw from the course. This fee is to cover administration costs.

Don't meet these criteria?

Purchase this course for £499, and start your learning journey today. Flexible payment options available.

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57% of children aged under 14 used some form of childcare.

4% of children in the UK are cared for by a childminder

22 The average number of hours a pre-school child spends in childcare per week.

56% of children living in the least deprived areas received formal childcare

Studying made simple!

We don't like to make things more complicated than they need to be... Our courses are designed to be flexible around your work and family life.

Step 1

Submit your enrolment form

You'll get instant access to begin your course

Step 2

We'll start processing your funding application

A tutor will be assigned to support you through your course, they can be contacted via phone, text or email

Step 3

You'll receive text reminders when your work is due

Your work will be marked by your Tutor and returned to you within 7 days.

Step 4

Submit your work

Once you've finished your course, we'll apply for your certificate. This will be posted to your home address within 6 months of completing your course.

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