Childcare Level 2 Online Training

The Childcare Level 2 Online Training course offers a structured, accessible, and in-depth foundation for anyone interested in working with children or expanding their understanding of childcare principles. Whether you’re a parent, aspiring childcare professional, or support worker, this self-paced course delivers a rich blend of theoretical knowledge and practical guidance to help you build confidence in child development, safeguarding, nutrition, and inclusive care.

The course is delivered entirely online, allowing you to study at your convenience from anywhere in the world. You’ll gain essential insights into emotional, physical, and cognitive child development stages, how to maintain a safe and healthy environment, how to support play and creativity, and how to care for children with special needs.

This training uses globally relevant content and is aligned with international childcare frameworks, ensuring you receive high-quality education that applies to a wide range of professional and domestic contexts.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand stages of physical and emotional child development.
• Learn how to create safe childcare environments for children.
• Develop knowledge of nutrition for healthy child development.
• Identify key aspects of safeguarding and child protection.
• Explore inclusive strategies for children with special needs.
• Gain confidence in supporting creativity and play in children.

Course Link: Childcare Level 2

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Understanding Child DevelopmentExplore cognitive, emotional, physical, and social developmental milestones in early childhood. Understand attachment theory, learning styles, and age-appropriate expectations to support holistic development.

Module 2: Caring for ChildrenLearn the core principles of providing care for infants and young children. Topics include hygiene routines, emotional bonding, behaviour support, and fostering independence and routine.

Module 3: Healthy Food, Healthy LivingUnderstand children’s dietary needs, allergies, food safety, and how to build balanced meals. Learn the importance of modelling healthy behaviour and integrating physical activity into daily routines.

Module 4: Keeping Children Healthy & SafeGain essential knowledge on accident prevention, first aid basics, hygiene standards, and risk assessment in childcare settings. This module emphasises safeguarding through proactive practices.

Module 5: Child ProtectionLearn how to recognise signs of abuse, report concerns, and implement child protection policies. Understand emotional and legal responsibilities in ensuring children’s safety.

Module 6: Play, Imagination and CreativityDiscover the role of play in cognitive and emotional growth. Learn to encourage imagination through storytelling, art, role play, and sensory activities. Foster creative thinking and problem-solving.

Module 7: Early Years ProvisionExplore the structure and purpose of early years settings globally. Learn about curriculum frameworks, observational methods, and creating inclusive, stimulating learning environments.

Module 8: Children with Special NeedsUnderstand common special educational needs, inclusive practices, and how to tailor care to individual children. Topics include ADHD, autism spectrum conditions, and sensory processing differences.

Disclaimer:

This is an online course with pre-recorded lessons. You will get access to the course within 48 hours after your enrolment.