Introducing Caring for Children and Young People - Level 2

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<li>A Level 2 qualification designed for adults who want to develop the knowledge and skills needed to care for children and young people.</li>
<li>Suitable for students preparing for work in early years, childcare, social care, or educational support settings.</li>
<li>Provides a strong foundation in child development, safeguarding, health and safety, and supporting children’s wellbeing.</li>
<li>Ideal for those progressing from a Level 1 childcare course or adults returning to study who want to pursue a childcare career.</li>
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<li>Child Development</li>
<li>Health, Safety & Wellbeing</li>
<li>Safeguarding & Protection</li>
<li>Play & Learning</li>
<li>Supportive Relationships</li>
<li>Professional Practice</li>
</ul>

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<li>You must be aged 19 or over.</li>
<li>Completion of a Level 1 childcare qualification or relevant experience is helpful but not essential.</li>
<li>Willingness to participate in discussions, written tasks and practical activities.</li>
<li>Commitment to regular attendance and completing coursework.</li>
<li>You will need to be working towards a Level 2 in English to support your written work.</li>
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<p>City Learning Quarter, Old Hall Street, Wolverhampton WV1 3AU</p>

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<li>Provides a solid foundation for working with children and young people.</li>
<li>Builds confidence and knowledge for further progression in childcare or early years.</li>
<li>Helps develop skills valued in nurseries, schools and community settings.</li>
<li>A nationally recognised qualification that strengthens employability.</li>
<li>Enables students to explore career pathways within childcare and early years education.</li>
</ul>

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<li>Classroom lessons combining tutor input, discussions and group activities.</li>
<li>Practical tasks linked to reallife childcare situations.</li>
<li>Worksheets, case studies and scenariobased learning.</li>
<li>Supportive teaching tailored to adult students at Level 2.</li>
</ul>

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<li>Continuous assessment through written assignments, practical activities and workbook tasks.</li>
<li>No formal exams; assessment is based on coursework.</li>
<li>Students build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating knowledge and understanding.</li>
<li>Regular tutor feedback to support progression.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Course fees may apply, depending on eligibility.</li>
<li>No specialist equipment required.</li>
<li>You wish to bring basic stationery (pen, notebook).</li>
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<p><strong>NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People</strong></p>

<p>A nationally recognised Level 2 qualification in childcare.</p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Progress to: </span></span></span></p>

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<li>Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualifications</li>
<li>Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools</li>
<li>Level 3 Childcare or Early Years Educator courses</li>
<li>Level 2 or Level 3 Health & Social Care (childfocused pathway)</li>
</ul>

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<p>Begin volunteering or supported work experience in nurseries, schools or community childcare settings (subject to provider requirements).</p>

<p>Move toward employment pathways such as early years assistant, play worker, teaching support assistant or family support roles (with further qualifications).</p>

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