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Introducing Caring for Children and Young People Level 2 (Pre Access) Certificate Part-time
Course Overview
Introducing Caring for Children and Young People Level 2 (Pre Access) Certificate Part-time
This course introduces you to the essential knowledge needed to care for children and young people. You will learn about child development, the importance of play, nutrition and the community. You will also explore topics such as parenting, children’s rights, and how to communicate effectively with children.
This course introduces you to key areas of caring for children and young people through a set of focused, practical units. You will explore child development, gaining an understanding of how children grow, learn and change from birth onwards, and how adults can support their needs effectively. You’ll also study the value of play, looking at why play is essential for children’s physical, social, emotional and intellectual development, and how different types of play experiences help children learn and express themselves.
The qualification aims to provide you with:
Knowledge and understanding of working with children and young people
Understanding of how children grow and develop
Make informed choices about nutrition
Plan and support meaningful experiences
Course content
You will study five mandatory units:
Food and nutrition to plan for a healthy diet
Value of play for young children
Children’s development
Play and leisure activities in the community
Sharing learning experiences with children
Located at: Old Mill Lane campus
Course Start: 15 April 2027
Course length: 12 Weeks
Study Mode: Part-time
Course Code: QCHDCEY201
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
This course is FREE.
Aged 19 or over and thinking about studying a course?
You may be eligible for free or reduced course fees. Please visit the How to apply and fees page for further details.
Other funding information
Course Content
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For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which maybe added to your study programme, subject to approval from your chosen department.
If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.
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The course information on this page was last updated 10 March 2026.
