Level 2 Diploma Introducing Caring for Children and Young People

This qualification introduces learners to childcare and education, as well as aspects of parenting and babysitting. It is designed to support progression to higher-level qualifications in childcare and education, which may lead to roles such as Early Years Practitioner in day nurseries, nursery schools, reception classes in primary schools, or as a pre-school worker.

On this course you will study a range of units:

• Understand schools and colleges as organisations
• Understand children and young people's development
• Safeguarding children and young people
• Equality, diversity and inclusion in a learning environment for children and young people
• Maintain relationships with children and young people
• Support the health and safety of children and young people
• Support positive behaviour in a learning environment for children and young people
• Contribute to teamwork in a learning environment
• Understand children and young people’s play and leisure
• Promote an effective learning environment
• Provide displays in a learning environment

You will do a selection of these units to complete the course. 

You will need 4 GCSEs at Grade 3 including English Language or Maths. A successful DBS check will also be required.

You will be assessed by written tasks, activities and practical assessments. You will also be assessed whilst on a practical work placement.

Upon completion of the Level 2 programme students have many options. You can progress onto the Level 3 T-Level Early Years (Early Years Educator) or look to go onto a Level 3 Apprenticeship within the sector.

Progressing to a Level 3 and on successful completion this will enhance your career opportunities and give you the option to go enrol onto a degree.