Level 2 in Childcare

WHO IS IT SUITABLE FOR?
Anyone who wants to work, or has just started to work in the children and young people’s workforce.

WHAT WILL I LEARN ON THIS COURSE?
This qualification is designed to help learners build the knowledge and skills needed when working under supervision with children and young people from birth to 19 years of age. It covers a diverse range of job roles and occupational areas working in children’s settings including early years and social care. You will spend 1 or 2 days in placement alongside your other Level 2 courses.

ASSESSMENT
It will be assessed by your tutor or assessor using a range of methods. This could include direct observation in the workplace, a portfolio of evidence, written assignments or a task set by the exam board.

WHERE CAN I GO AFTER COMPLETING THIS COURSE?
It provides a direct progression route to the Level 3 courses in Childcare. This course does not qualify you to work with unsupervised.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
4 GCSEs with at least a D in English. Learners must also have a clear CRB, and suitable references.