Introducing Caring for Children and Young People: Level 2 (Distance Learning)

You do not need to have any formal qualifications in order to follow this course, but you will need to demonstrate commitment and motivation to work through the specially prepared distance-learning materials.

Having completed this course, learners may wish to consider further study in Childcare or Working with Young People.

Most people are eligible to access our Distance Learning courses for free, the criteria below outline the requirements for free study.

You must:

• Be aged 19 years or above as of 1 August of the current academic year.
• Have lived in the UK, EU, EEA for the past 3 years, for purposes other than study.
• Not currently be enrolled on an Apprenticeship.
• Live in England, in a funded postal code within Surrey, GLA or a non-devolved area.

If you live outside of Surrey or Greater London Authority, click here to see if your area is funded.

We may ask to see evidence of residency status and/or evidence of income or benefits status where applicable to grant funding.

If you have any questions, please contact the Distance Learning team at distancelearning@nescot.ac.uk

The course has a credit value of 18 on the Qualifications Credit Framework.

This course is suitable for anyone currently working with, or intending to work with, children and young people or anyone who wishes to increase their understanding of care for these age groups. The qualification can also be used to complement a personal or voluntary role working with children and young people.

The course will cover the following areas and consists of three modules:
• Module A: Young children’s development.
• Module B: The value of play to young children, Importance of play for early learning.
• Module C: Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, Use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet.

Assessment

Candidates work through the course materials for the programme at times convenient to them, so there is no need to attend the college to gain the qualification. The learning materials contain the knowledge needed to meet the assessment requirements of the course and activities to allow candidates to practice their skills and test their learning. Assessments are based on a combination of knowledge and skills learned on the programme and work-based activities and experience. Learners should aim to complete the course within 12 weeks.

Phone:
0208 394 8426

Email:
distancelearning@nescot.ac.uk

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Please note that we expect you to finish the course once you complete your full enrolment (details of which we will send you after you apply online).
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Last updated - 09/08/2024