Caring for Children

This course is taught in one year and if you are interested in working with children in the future, then this could be the course for you. The course covers: patterns of child development (0-5), promoting children’s development through play and aspects of protecting children in a safe environment. An interest in children is essential. The course is all coursework based and is good preparation for those wishing to progress to a Level 3 course and apprenticeships.

TOPICS COVERED

Young Children’s Development
Respecting and Valuing Children
Parenting and Healthy Lifestyles
Rights & Responsibilities in relation to parenting
Sharing Learning Experiences with Children
The Value of Play

Course Essentials

Courses Available

NCFE Level 2 Introductory Certificate ‘Introducing Caring for Children and Young People’ (Incorporating skills for working with young children and awareness of parenting skills, safeguarding and equalities and the importance of play).

Assessment

100% coursework

Entry Requirements

Standard Foundation Level entry requirements

Enquiries To

Samantha Morris: sam@varndean.ac.uk

Course	General GCSE Grade minimum entry requirements
IB Diploma or 4 A levels	A mixture of at least 7 GCSEs at Grades 9 – 6 including English, Maths and Science.
3 A Levels	A mixture of at least 6 GCSEs at Grades 9 – 4 including English.
A mixed programme at Level 3, to include at least one vocational course	A mixture of at least 5 GCSEs at Grades 9 – 4 including English.
Foundation Level (Level 2)	At least 4 GCSEs at Grade 3, including English. At least one GCSE should be at Grade 4 or above.
Any student who has not achieved a grade 4 or C in GCSE English and/or Maths must include further study of these subjects in their programme.

Apply here for September 2026 entry

Please note our Priority Application Deadline for September 2026 entry is 23:59 on Friday, 5 December 2025. Any applications received after this date will still be considered if places remain available.