Level 2 Introducing Caring for Children & Young People
The free online distance learning Level 2 Introducing Caring for Children & Young People course provides an opportunity to study a range of topics covering childcare and education, parenting responsibilities, learning, child development and play.
You will study units such as young children’s development, the value of play to young children, safeguarding and welfare and the food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet.
Course Duration: 16 weeks
Course Level: Level 2
Course Fees: FreeOn the free distance learning Level 2 Introducing Caring for Children & Young People course, you will learn the following units:
- Unit 1: Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
- Unit 2: Understand how play forms part of a child’s development
- Unit 3: Use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet
- Unit 4: Understand how to use play to support early learning and development
Due to the nature and course delivery of distance learning we require all applicants to hold a minimum of English Literacy Level 1 or equivalent.
If you are between 19-23 years of age you must also have already achieved a full level 2 qualification (or higher) or 5 GCSE Grades A*-C/Grade 9-4.
We will require evidence of this in order to receive funding for you.
If you are unsure of your level of literacy, please let us know.
The free distance learning Level 2 Introducing Caring for Children & Young People course is assessed in the following way:
Each candidate is required to give written responses to questions, which will be submitted to a qualified script marker to assess. These responses will be typed using our fully online EQUAL platform. Candidates are issued with online materials to assist with assessments.
You will be required to submit 4 assessments each taking 4 weeks to complete.
Upon completion, you will receive an electronic certificate, which will be sent to you via email. A paper certificate can be issued upon request.
This course is currently being subsidised by the college and is, therefore, free of charge at present UNLESS you fail to complete it; in which case you will be liable to pay £85 to cover the cost of materials.
Courses are fully funded subject to learner eligibility and changes in government funding. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you wish to discuss the eligibility criteria otherwise we will confirm eligibility upon receiving your application.
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