NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People

• The role and importance of risk assessment
• Assessing risks when babysitting
• The role of control measures in fire safety and accident preventions

• Responsibilities within babysitting
• Knowing age-appropriate toys for children up to 5 years and 11 months
• Preparing young children for sleep
  

• Respecting and valuing children as individuals
• Ways to respect and value children
• Knowing that children have rights

• Parental rights in the welfare and upbringing of children
• Parental responsibilities of own children
• Environmental responsibilities of the parents

• Importance of family lifestyles in supporting child development
• Parental responsibilities regarding smoking and health
• The affect alcohol and illegal drugs has on family life
• Sexual health in a healthy lifestyle

• Parental responsibilities when caring for a young baby
• Accessing support required when caring for a young baby
• Recognising and responding to a young baby who is unwell
• Providing safe and stimulating activities for a young baby

• Understanding the stages of development from birth to three years
• Providing positive environments to support the development of young children
• Supporting young children's development by providing for basic needs

• Understanding factors that impact on a person with sensory loss
• Knowing the steps to overcome the factors
• The importance of communication with a person with sensory loss
• Knowing the main causes and results of sensory loss
• Recognising when a person is experiencing sight or hearing loss
• Understanding how to report sensory loss concerns

This course is assessed by a series of assignments which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination or practical work is required, so you can complete all assessed work from home.

This course will take approximately 160 hours to complete. Students will receive a full year to complete the course, which is a lot more time than you will need. This allows you to work at your own pace, without the pressure of tight deadlines.

You will study this course by distance learning, which will enable you to take control of your studies. You can study at your own pace from a place that suits you. All your learning materials will be posted or emailed to you online, depending on the learning method you choose. You will also receive our tutor support by email, so help is only ever a click away.

Upon successful completion of your assignments and course, you will achieve an NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People. A certificate will be provided to you as recognition of your achievement.

NCFE is a leading provider of vocational and technical courses as well as an educational charity. With over 170 years of experience in providing an outstanding education experience, NCFE work with industry experts to create smarter solutions to the greatest learning needs.

They are one of the largest technical and vocational awarding bodies in the United Kingdom and their qualifications are awarded to thousands of people each year.

In 2015, CACHE (The Council for Awards in Care, Health, and Education) became a part of NCFE.

Once you have enrolled on your NCFE CACHE course, you will have access to the NCFE CACHE Alumni membership for two years. NCFE CACHE Alumni is a professional membership network for those who work in the care, health, and education industries, providing valuable resources and advice for your studies when working towards/with a NCFE CACHE qualification.

Upon completion of this course, you can progress on to the Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People’s Workforce.