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NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People's Workforce (England)

at Academy Transformation Trust, Sutton-In-Ashfield · school or sixth form

Level 2Vocational and tradeCertificate11 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

In all our childcare courses, you'll learn about the growth and development of young children, job roles within Early Years Education and how to provide activities to help children develop. You will also gain personal learning skills, an awareness of equality, health and safety, and communication. Learners receive great tuition and support throughout the course, which will include a variety of coursework and case studies. At higher levels, learners focus on safeguarding the welfare of children, exploring how early learning and healthy diet play an important role in the developmental, emotional and physical wellbeing of children, as well as exploring the various accident prevention and fire safety methods. At Level 3, you'll learn how to meet all of the physical, social, and emotional needs of children under 5 whilst also gaining knowledge of how best to work with children aged 5-7. You'll explore how to support a healthy lifestyle through nutrition and exercise, how to promote children's speech and language skills, as well as gaining other vital knowledge regarding safeguarding and health and safety legislation. This course is FREE for eligible learners. Please enquire further with us regarding the eligibility requirements.

What you need to get on

You must be 19+ at the beginning of the academic year to enrol on this course and be a resident within the EU for 3 years+.

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?

The provider describes this as being for learners aged 19 and over.

Where it runs

  • Sutton Community Academy

    High Pavement, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 1EE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Sutton-in-Ashfield

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