If you're looking for a qualification that will give you an introduction to childcare, our FREE online Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People is the ideal course for you
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. This is the ideal starting point if you're considering a career in childcare, or if you simply want to gain 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.
Approximate Course Duration, 8 -12 weeks (based on an average of 10-15 hours of self study per week)
Please note that whilst our online courses are designed to be accessed at a time and a study pace to suit you and your existing commitments there are pre-set deadlines in place to ensure timely completion.
This qualification can be completed on either a desk top or mobile phone. There are no specific software requirements needed apart from a stable internet connection. On successful completion you will receive an E-certificate.
