• A Level 2 qualification designed for adults who want to develop the knowledge and skills needed to care for children and young people.
• Suitable for students preparing for work in early years, childcare, social care, or educational support settings.
• Provides a strong foundation in child development, safeguarding, health and safety, and supporting children’s wellbeing.
• Ideal for those progressing from a Level 1 childcare course or adults returning to study who want to pursue a childcare career.

• Child Development
• Health, Safety & Wellbeing
• Safeguarding & Protection
• Play & Learning
• Supportive Relationships
• Professional Practice

• You must be aged 19 or over.
• Completion of a Level 1 childcare qualification or relevant experience is helpful but not essential.
• Willingness to participate in discussions, written tasks and practical activities.
• Commitment to regular attendance and completing coursework.
• You will need to be working towards a Level 2 in English to support your written work.

• Provides a solid foundation for working with children and young people.
• Builds confidence and knowledge for further progression in childcare or early years.
• Helps develop skills valued in nurseries, schools and community settings.
• A nationally recognised qualification that strengthens employability.
• Enables students to explore career pathways within childcare and early years education.

• Classroom lessons combining tutor input, discussions and group activities.
• Practical tasks linked to real life childcare situations.
• Worksheets, case studies and scenario based learning.
• Supportive teaching tailored to adult students at Level 2.

• Continuous assessment through written assignments, practical activities and workbook tasks.
• No formal exams; assessment is based on coursework.
• Students build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating knowledge and understanding.
• Regular tutor feedback to support progression.

City Learning Quarter, Old Hall Street, Wolverhampton WV1 3AU

• Course fees may apply, depending on eligibility.
• No specialist equipment required.
• You wish to bring basic stationery (pen, notebook).

NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People
A nationally recognised Level 2 qualification in childcare.

Progress to:

• Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualifications
• Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
• Level 3 Childcare or Early Years Educator courses
• Level 2 or Level 3 Health & Social Care (child focused pathway)

Begin volunteering or supported work experience in nurseries, schools or community childcare settings (subject to provider requirements).
Move toward employment pathways such as early years assistant, play worker, teaching support assistant or family support roles (with further qualifications).