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Certificate in Working with Children in Early Years and Primary Settings – Level 2

Level 2
1 year
School Leaver
NCFE
16-18
Main Building
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Childcare and Early Years collage

Course overview

Inspire young minds – start your journey into early years and primary education.

If you’re passionate about working with children and want to make a difference in their early development, this one-year Level 2 course is the perfect starting point.

Designed to give you a solid foundation in childcare and education, this qualification gives you the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to care for and educate children aged between 0 and 11 years 11 months old.

Through engaging practical tasks, projects, and real-world activities, you’ll build your own learner portfolio while exploring key topics such as:

Child Development
Play and Learning
Legislation in Practice
The Role of the Childcare Practitioner
Nutrition
Physical Development and Activity

You’ll also gain valuable insight into babysitting, parenting, and safeguarding – helping you make an informed choice about your future career in early years or primary education.

As part of the course, you’ll take part in a work placement, giving you first-hand experience in a real childcare or education setting.

Course Fee:
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Childcare & Early Years

Childcare students will be based in our multi-million pound campus, with specialist classrooms and equipment such as cyber babies and early years resources. Completing a work placement is a crucial element of our childcare courses as it means you can apply classroom learning in a real work environment.

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Visit Middlesbrough College

Come and visit us on one of our college open days, where you can find out more about our courses, check out our facilities and speak to current students and staff.

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Additional Information

Learning Support

We understand students may require a little extra help during their studies, which is why our learning support team are on hand to help learners with a learning difficulty or support need to achieve their full potential.

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Financial Support

Whatever your age or level of study, we offer a comprehensive support service and bursary scheme to help you through your studies. From childcare assistance to travel packages, we pride ourselves on giving expert advice and support.

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Travel Information

We are situated in a fantastic location, just a stone's throw from Middlesbrough town centre. As well as being a matter of minutes from both the train and bus stations, eligible students can also benefit from free travel.

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