H70165A

The Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People is an ideal introduction to childcare.

The course covers a range of topics including child development, play, nutrition and safeguarding. You’ll develop practical skills and knowledge that will be essential in any childcare setting. It is the perfect starting point for anyone thinking about a career in childcare, or if you just want to have a better understanding of how to care for children and young people.

Unit 1: Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people

This unit examines legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people (including e-safety). Learn what action to take when children or young people are injured or ill and when complete, gain the ability to recognise emergency procedures as well as how to respond to suspicions that a child or young people has been abused, harmed or bullied.

Unit 2: Understand how play forms part of a child’s development

This unit will explore the stages of development and how positive environments support the development of young children from birth to three years. It will explore the necessity of play as well as demonstrating different play activities suitable for young children.

Unit 3: Use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet

This unit will help to build an understanding of how to make healthy and nutritional food choices for children. Develop knowledge of food labels and what to look out for to ensure that children are given a balanced diet.

Unit 4: Understand how to use play to support early learning and development

This unit explores the vital importance of creativity and imagination in the development of a child. Learn about how to organise a cooking activity for children as well as the particular importance of books and stories in child development.

Age 19+

Aged 19-23 – level 2 qualification or 5 GCSEs

Aged 23+ Good level of written and spoken English

Distance Learning – all learning materials and assessments provided – fully online

Anytime – all courses to be completed in ten-week period – learn at home

Anytime

FREE