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Diploma in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People Level 2

at Boston College, Boston · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma9 monthsFull time

What the college says

This NCFE CACHE Level 2 Introducing Caring for Children and Young People Diploma will give you a basic understanding of childcare and education. It is both knowledge and skills based to help you to make informed choices about working with children and young people.

What you need to get on

The entry requirements for the Level 2 Introducing Caring for Children and Young People Diploma are five GCSEs at grade 2 or above (Old GCSE grade E or above), preferably in English and Maths (or equivalent) or an Entry 3 qualification. If you are unable to meet these entry qualifications, an alternative course is the 'Caring for Children Diploma Level 1'.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Boston College Skirbeck Road

    Skirbeck Road, Boston, PE21 6JF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Boston

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