Introducing Caring for Children and Young People Level 2
Start Date: 1st September 2026
- Length 1 Year
- Study
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Qualification Gained
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children and Young People
Levels ExplainedMore about the course
Our Level 2 certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People will give learners a good understanding of childcare and education, parenting and babysitting. The course will also help students to make an informed choice about working with children and young people.
Entry requirements
- 4 GCSEs at Grade 2-9, including English and Maths
What will I achieve?
If you successfully complete this course, you will receive a NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children and Young People.
What will I learn?
- Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
- Importance of play for early learning
- Use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet
- Young children’s development
- Craft activities with young children
- Introductory awareness of sensory loss
- The value of play to young children
How am I assessed?
- Internally assessed assignments
- Coursework
Where can I progress?
Upon successful completion of the course, students may wish to progress to Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Early Years
Course costs
If you are 16-18 years old, you do not have to pay course tuition fees*.
If you need information on any financial support that may be available to you with fees or study costs on this course, please contact Student Services who can offer advice and assistance on accessing any financial support that may be available.
*This is subject to attendance.
Contact our team
Meet our Early Years Education students and tutors
Kerrie Clarke
Early Years Education LecturerI have great enthusiasm and passion for the Early Years Sector. I have a wealth of first-hand experience that can be passed down to our current students to enable them to succeed as an Early Years Practitioner.
Mell Watkins
Early Years Education LecturerI have worked at West Lancashire college since March 2010 and I’ve been a part of the Early Years and Education sector for many years. I gain great satisfaction in teaching our students and equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours to succeed and reach their full potential. I feel privileged to be able to meet such wonderful students and be part of their learning journey, it is incredible to observe how they grow and develop into competent Early Years and Education practitioners.
Ben
Early Years Practitioner Alumni StudentI chose West Lancashire College because it offered the course I wanted to take and is my local college. I have gained so much work experience on my programme and I am currently on placement at St Richard’s Primary School, which I love. My tutors are beyond amazing and have been so supportive. After I complete my course, I want to go on to study a BA in Primary Education with QTS.
Jess
Early Years Education Alumni StudentI chose West Lancashire College as it offered the course I wanted to take and was also my local college. I gained so much work experience on my programme and I really enjoyed my placement at St Richard’s Primary School. My tutors, Mell and Kerrie were beyond amazing and were so supportive. I have progressed onto studying Primary Education with QTS at Edge Hill University.
Caitlin
T Level Early Years Alumni StudentI chose to study the T Level Early Years Education course because I’ve always had a passion for working in the childcare sector. I have really enjoyed my placement as I’ve been able to put knowledge that I’ve learnt in college into practice.
Maddison
T Level Early Years Alumni StudentI chose to study the T Level Early Years Education course because I want to become a nursery teacher to help them develop. I’ve enjoyed my placement and the JJ Effect guest speaker was very inspirational.
Aimee
T Level Early Years Alumni StudentI chose to study the T Level Early Years Education course because I have an interest in the industry and really enjoyed my Year 10 placement in a nursery. I’ve loved the enrichment and creative activities.
Tia
T Level Early Years Alumni StudentI chose to study the T Level Early Years Education course because I would like to work with children in the future, either in a nursery or being a childminder/nanny. I enjoyed my placement as I find the practical side to be extremely fun and interesting.
What can I do with a qualification in Early Years Education?
Careers for this subject will be updated soon.
Early Years Education at West Lancashire College
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