Introducing Caring for Children and Young People
Our Caring for Children and Young People free online course is essential to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children under your care. This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to protect children from potential dangers such as abuse and exploitation, as well as accident prevention and signs and symptoms of common childhood illnesses. You will also learn about aspects of child development, promoting a healthy lifestyle and the importance of play.
Are You Eligible?
To ensure you are eligible for this online course, check if you align with our check list below:
Aged 19+ at the beginning of the academic year
Lived in the EU for 3 years
Available fully funded
All children and young people have a right to feel safe and with over 50,000 children identified as needing protection from abuse in the UK, it is important for those working in the care sector to understand the risks and strategies in how to protect children.
Course Benefits
- Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
- Evidence of your competency to employers
- Further your personal and professional development
- Gain an understanding of caring for children and young people to ensure their safety, wellbeing and developmental needs are met
- Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college
What Will You Learn
- Young children’s development
- Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
- Use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet
- The value of play to young children
- Respecting and valuing children
Full Course Title
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children and Young People
