Introducing Caring for Children and Young People Level 2 Certificate

Mandatory Units:

• Unit 01: Young children’s development
• Unit 02: Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
• Unit 03: Respecting and valuing children
• Unit 04: Use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet
• Unit 05: Importance of play for early learning
• Unit 06: The value of play to young children
• Unit 07: Sharing learning experiences with children

Learners will be assessed through a series of online assignments completed independently via our ESCG eLearning platform. Each unit contains written tasks designed to check your understanding of the course content and your ability to apply knowledge in practical or workplace-related scenarios.

All assessments are submitted online and marked by qualified tutors. You will receive constructive feedback to help you progress through the course and meet the learning outcomes.

We recommend studying 4–6 hours per week to maintain steady progress and complete assessments within the expected timeframe.

NCFE Level 2 Certificate

Further Study and Qualifications.

Progress to Level 3 Early Years Educator (EYE) or CACHE Level 3 Diploma options.

Transition to a Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning course.

Enrol in health, social care, or youth work certificate programs.

All of our Level 2 online courses are fully funded, meaning there are no tuition or exam fees for learners who meet the eligibility criteria. Therefore, learners can complete their qualification without paying for course fees.

Eligibility Criteria (Adult Skills Funding)

All of our fully funded Level 2 online courses are delivered under the Adult Skills Funding rules. In order to study for one of our courses you must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Age Requirement

Learners must be aged 19 or over on 31 August before the academic year begins.

Residency Requirement (Non-Devolved Areas)

Learners must live in a non-devolved area of the UK where Adult Skills Funding is managed nationally.

Right to Study Evidence

Learners must provide valid right-to-study evidence confirming they are legally permitted to study in the UK. This may include a passport, visa, residency permit, or other accepted documentation.

Additional qualification information about this learning aim can be viewed on the NCFE page which will give you more of an in depth overview.

https://www.ncfe.org.uk/qualification-search/qualification-detail/ncfe-cache-level-2-certificate-introducing-caring-for-children-and-young-people-1211#SupportMaterials