Childcare QCF Level 2
Is it for me?
If you want to work with babies, toddlers and young people, learn about how they develop and the importance of play,
this course will give you practical experience in a child care setting and a vocationally recognised qualification.
What does the course involve?
The units in the Children’s Care Learning and Development QCF you have to cover include:
- Introduction to Communication in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings
- Introduction to Personal Development in Health, Social Care or Children's and Young People’s Settings
- Introduction to Equality and Inclusion in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings
- Child and Young Person Development
- Contribute to the Support of Child and Young Person Development
- Safeguarding the Welfare of Children and Young People
- Contribute to Children and Young People’s Health and Safety
- Support Children and Young People’s Positive Behaviour
- Contribute to the Support of Positive Environments for Children and Young People
- Understand Partnership Working in Services for Children and Young People
- Maintain and Support Relationships with Children and Young People
- Paediatric Emergency First Aid
- Managing Paediatric Illness and Injury
Plus further units from a wide choice depending on the area you choose to work in. Your trainer assessor will guide
you in your choice.
How long does it last?
Between 9 – 12 months
Where will I learn?
Induction takes place either in the work place or at one of our training centres. You will have your own trainer
assessor who will visit you in a work placement such as a day nursery, crèche, playgroup or primary school. To support
your learning you will need to complete online seminars that look at Safeguarding, Health and Wellbeing and Observing
children. These can be accessed via the Moodle site.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed through work based practical tasks and through a portfolio you will build up proving your
underpinning knowledge and experience.
What does this lead to?
You can become a qualified Nursery Assistant and progress to a QCF Level 3. You may progress into Higher Education via a
Foundation Degree in Early Years.
How do I apply?
Contact us on 0115 9587257 or complete this form.
