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Course Mode
Distance Learning
Level
2
Start Date
Start Time
Duration
12 Weeks
Location
Distance Learning

Education & Childcare

Childcare and education is one of the most exciting and rewarding sectors and one that needs top quality staff at all levels and offers plenty of career choice, working with children of all ages and within various settings.

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Course Overview

This is a distance learning course which will enable you to achieve an accredited Level 2 certificate by working in your own environment with access to the support of a Tutor. An excellent opportunity for learning about safeguarding and Prevent and also an opportunity for CPD for professionals working with children and young people in schools or children's homes and so on.

You will be provided with resource books that you can keep and the units covered are:
- Understanding Prevent Duty
- Understanding Safeguarding
- Understanding Online Safety

You will be required to submit two modules of work (using a question and answer booklet) over a 10/12 week period. This will be assessed by a Tutor with occupational competency in this sector who will provide robust written feedback and developmental support.

Entry Requirements

This course is designed for those who work or have an interest in Child Care, including those in a work role and informal/family carers. Learners must be aged 19 or over to enrol on the course, be living in England and not taking part in full-time education. Entry is at the discretion of the college. Kendal College will ensure that this course is appropriate for the age and ability of the learner. This may involve an assessment to ensure learners can meet the criteria and comply with this course's relevant literacy, numeracy, and health and safety aspects.

Any learners that enrol with a home postcode in any of the following regions are not entitled to funding through the college and would have to be funded on a full-cost basis:
- Greater Manchester
- Liverpool City
- West Midlands
- West of England
- Tees Valley
- Cambridgeshire & Peterborough
- Greater London
- Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside & Northumberland
- South Yorkshire
- West Yorkshire

After Your Course

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to the following:

- Understanding Children& Young People's Mental Health, level 2
- Understanding Autism, level 2

Fees

£0.00

The fee displayed is the course fee. Course fees are per year for full-time & degree-level courses and per course for part-time courses.

There may be other costs associated with this course, e.g. kit, equipment, books, trips etc. Financial support may be available to support you with these. See the Student Money pages for more information.

Courses fees

The current full-time & degree-level fee information is related to the 2024/25 academic year.

Entry Level, Level 1 & Level 2 Courses

You may qualify for financial support to cover the cost of a government-funded qualification if any of the below apply to you:

  • Receive an eligible means-tested benefit, e.g. JSA, ESA or Universal Credit
  • Have an annual salary of less than £25,000
  • Are aged 16-18 on 31/08/24 and are not studying at another school/college
  • Do not already have a level 1, 2 or 3 qualification
  • Have a household income under £35,000 and are in financial hardship

See the Student Money pages for more information.

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