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Caring for Children and Young People
Level
2
10 weeks
Looking to Better Understand Child Development, Keep Children Safe, and Promote Their Wellbeing in Everyday Settings?
Our NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Caring for Children and Young People equips you with the knowledge and confidence to protect children from harm and support their healthy growth. You'll explore how to identify signs of abuse and illness, understand key stages of development, and appreciate the value of play and nutrition.
With over 50,000 children in the UK identified as needing protection from abuse, the skills to safeguard young lives are essential. Whether you're working in childcare, social care, or looking to build your CV, this flexible, online course empowers you to make a meaningful difference.
Course title: NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children and Young People
Course ref: 600/0336/4
This qualification helps you:
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of childcare and education, parenting, and babysitting
- Recognise the key responsibilities involved in working with children and young people
- Use your knowledge to make an informed decision about pursuing further learning, training, or employment in childcare and education
- Select from a flexible range of optional units to tailor your programme to your goals
- Apply your learning as a foundation for progression, while recognising that this qualification does not confer competence or a licence to practise
- Unit 1: Young children's development
- Unit 2: Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
- Unit 3: Respecting and valuing children
- Unit 4: Use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet
- Unit 5: Importance of play for early learning
No exams required — you'll complete assessment activities that demonstrate your knowledge and skills.
Successful learners often progress to:
- Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
- Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce
- Level 3 Apprenticeship: Early Years Educator
- Level 3 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
- Level 3 Apprenticeship Teaching
This course is also a great step toward careers in:
- Teaching Assistant
- Early Years Practitioner
- Youth Worker
- Residential Childcare Worker
- Family Support Worker (entry-level)
- Playworker
- Support Worker (children’s wellbeing services)
- Volunteer roles
This course may be fully funded through the Adult Skills Fund, if not we have self-funding options available.
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It has helped me understand how to be mindful of children and will help me as my son grows up.
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I shared the positive feedback with Child’s Play Nursery in Dewsbury during my interview, and it clearly made a strong impression. As a result, I was offered an eight-week placement, which subsequently led to a permanent role in Early Years starting after half term.
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A very helpful and informative course that will help me in my work life. Also, it's the first time I've done a course at home, and I really enjoyed it although it was more work than I originally anticipated.
Adult Skills Fund
This course may be fully funded through the Adult Skills Fund, if not we have self-funding options available.
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Aged 19 or over as of 31/8/26
- Living in England
- Not currently enrolled on any other government funded course or started another application for one
Please note: Not all areas of England are funded. You can use our postcode checker above to see if you are.
The most likely reason is that you live in a postcode area that we do not currently deliver funded courses in, but we do have a self-funded route. Please contact our customer service team to discuss via 0115 959 9544 or complete the contact form below.
Of course! We have options available to self-fund courses. Details can be found on each course page.
Level 2 courses typically take up to 10 weeks and Level 3 courses 15–25 weeks.
You will need to commit 5–10 hours study time each week to meet the course unit deadlines.
Yes – your qualification will be nationally recognised accreditation by NCFE CACHE and you will receive a certificate.
Once you've signed up, we'll check your details. As soon as everything is approved, your course will be unlocked. You'll get an automatic email to let you know it's ready. After that your tutor will send you a welcome email. They'll also invite you to a masterclass where you can meet them and get started.
Absolutely. Our courses can be offered via the Adult Skills Fund if eligible, if not we have lots of options available to self-fund courses. Details can be found on each course page.