Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People

This course is suitable for anyone thinking about a career working with children and young people. It's a knowledge only qualification where you learn mostly in the classroom. It won't lead directly into employment but it will help you to make an informed choice about whether or not the career area is right for you and open up opportunities for further learning or training.

You'll get an introduction to childcare and education, parenting and babysitting to help you to decide whether working with children and young people is right for you. You'll learn all about the responsibilities of new parents and the growth and development of young children. You'll study topics such as the importance of play for early learning, nutrition and healthy eating, parenting a young baby to preventing accidents and fire safety. You'll learn the importance of safeguarding as well as how to contribute positively to the development of children and young people.

Through online assignments and a portfolio of evidence.

Our courses are government funded and are free if you meet the eligibility criteria. Please visit www.thinkemployment.com/eligibility-checker for more information and to see if you're eligible. You will have an initial assessment to make sure that this level is right for you.