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Mental Health & Wellbeing
NCFE Cache Level 2 Diploma Introducing Caring for Children and Young People
Course Price: £400
This Level 2 Introducing Caring for Children and Young People course is an excellent starting point for individuals looking to progress into childcare, early years education, parenting support, or further study in children and young people’s care sectors.
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L2 DICCYP Qualification Overview
The Level 2 Diploma Introducing Caring for Children and Young People is an Ofqual regulated qualification that is intended to provide the learner with a basic understanding of childcare and education, parenting and babysitting. It assists the learners in building introductory knowledge in the areas of caring children and young people of utmost importance and in assisting them to make an informed choice of whether a career pathway of working with children and young people is the appropriate choice they desire.
Throughout the course, students will learn about the fundamental topics such as safeguarding, child development, health and safety, parenting roles, play, inclusion, and how to support children learning and growth. The qualification equips learners with a wider introductory base who would like to advance to further study in childcare, education, early years or other support related areas.
Entry Profile for L2 DICCYP Course
Our Level 2 Diploma Introducing Caring for Children and Young People is appropriate to learners who have an interest in undertaking a future career in childcare, early years, education or family support services. This is the best qualification for school or college students, individuals planning a career in childcare, and those who want to have some background knowledge before going on to any advanced qualifications. The course can also be suitable to returning students, career changers, or those with such general interest as to learn how to care and support children and youth, regardless of whether or not they are currently in the field.
Post Qualification Pathways
After the successful completion of Level 2 Diploma Introducing Caring for Children and Young People, the learners could continue to take the Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People’s Workforce. Excelon Learning provides career advancement opportunities, where learners receive guidelines and supportive learning, which assists them in developing the theoretical and practical skills needed in childcare and education fields. Students can also continue to our following course:
- Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator)
More Details About L2 DICCYP Course
Assessment for this qualification is completed through written assignments and portfolio evidence. There are no formal examinations.
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NCFE is an awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual, ensuring that all qualifications adhere to rigorous standards.
Qualification Number: 603/3477/0
The course is also offered at the self-paced learning and normally completing it takes 9 months depending on the pace that the learner takes. Course access remains available for 12 months from enrolment. If you need extra time past the initial access period, a re-enrolment fee will be charged.
Payment Plans
Payment Plan Includes
- Accredited Qualification - Ofqual recognised
- 12 months access – start whenever you're ready
- Prompt feedback within 3–5 working days
- 24/7 LMS access with expert support guidance
- Clear and Transparent Pricing
One Time Purchase
Make a single payment, and you’re all set to begin your learning journey.
£400
Instalment Plan
Spread the cost of £460 with convenient monthly payments over 6 months.
£76.67
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course can be used by students who want to acquire in-depth introductory information on childcare, child development, safeguarding, parenting, and helping children and young people. It is the perfect choice to individuals who think about working in childcare, early years, education, or other support services.
Access to the learning materials and tutor support remains available for a period of 12 months from the date of enrolment.Â
Yes, our study model provides all the courses in Excelon learning online via our convenient VLE, which has experienced led guided learning support. In that way, you can complete the DICCYP course online.
No, you are not required to have previous teaching experience for enrolment of this course.Â
The qualification equips the learners with general knowledge and familiarity with childcare and its associated fields. It neither offers competence or a licence to practise, but facilitates next-step learning and may enhance employability in areas of childcare.
Learners must be aged 14 or over in order to enrol on this qualification, and there are no formal academic entry requirements for admission.Â
No. There are no set deadlines. Students are also allowed to study the course at their own pace provided they remain within the time of access.
In case you have any additional queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly and talk to one of our admissions advisor. Alternatively, we have a quick enquiry form which you could complete and one of our admissions advisor will respond to you in less than 24 hours.
Accessing the course was effortless, and whenever I needed support, reaching out was a straightforward process. The overall journey, from the initial application to the commencement of my course and contacting my tutor, was remarkably smooth.