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Whether you're starting your journey in early childhood education or looking to expand your knowledge and skills as a seasoned professional, there'll be a childcare course to suit you.

Topics covered include everything from understanding child development and implementing effective learning strategies, to promoting a safe and nurturing environment.

Many childcare courses also offer practical training, industry insights, and recognised qualifications, providing a solid foundation for a successful career in childcare, whether you want to become a childminder, nanny or nursery nurse

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  • Level 2 Certificate in Adverse Childhood Experiences

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Understand Childhood Experiences
    • 5,073 enquiries
    • Online
    • 3 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    Adverse circumstances can have a negative impact on anyone's life, but children and young people are particularly vulnerable. They might face difficult circumstances such as the death or divorce of parents, domestic violence, or national and international disasters. These types o …
    Free
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with materials and tutor support. Learn about Behaviour that Challenges
    • 9,843 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    There are lots of reasons why someone’s behaviour might be challenging – anxiety, neglect, abuse, learning disabilities, dementia, to mention just a few. If you want to gain a better understanding of challenging behaviour and how to support individuals who display it, this online …
    Free
  • Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children and Young People

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Care for Children and Young people
    • 70,524 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    Highly rated
    We all know how important it is for children and young people to be safe and well cared for. Unfortunately, some children are at risk of abuse and exploitation. If you’re involved in caring for children and you want to help those affected by these issues, our level 2 certificate …
    Free
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and support. Understand Young People's Mental Health.
    • 13,536 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    Around 1 in 10 children and young people are affected by mental health problems, so it’s important that people working with them have a good understanding of mental health. If you want to learn about mental health issues to support children and young people that you work with, or …
    Free
  • Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Support Mental Health
    • 6,132 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    Around 450 million people worldwide suffer from a mental health problem. You can help tackle this challenge by increasing your knowledge with our level 2 certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems. This fully online course will help you gain new knowledge and skills for y …
    Free
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Learn to care for autistic people.
    • 11,014 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    There are around 700,000 people in the UK with autism – more than 1 in every 100. If you work with people with autism, or if someone you know is autistic, this course is a great way to increase your knowledge about the condition. You will learn about autism and how it can affect …
    Free
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Learn about domestic abuse.
    • 3,602 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    The annual Crime Survey estimates that almost 2.5 Million adults experience domestic abuse each year. In addition, one in five children witness or experience domestic abuse in their childhood. Although it is often an under reported crime, with most cases of domestic abuse kept hi …
    Free
  • Early years Skills Bootcamps

    Realise
    Gain essential skills and a guaranteed interview for a paid role in a nursery near you
    • 528 enquiries
    • Online
    • 6 weeks · Part-time
    • Tutor support
    • Job guarantee programme
    Get new skills and a guaranteed interview for a paid role in an early years setting near you. Our early years Skills Bootcamps are free and linked to paid roles. It's a chance to get the skills that employers are looking for, before being introduced to a nursery near you.
    Free
  • Early Years Skills Bootcamp

    Realise
    Gain essential skills and a guaranteed interview for a paid role in a nursery in Devon and Cornwall
    • 145 enquiries
    • Classroom
    • 6 weeks · Part-time
    • Certificate(s) included
    • Tutor support
    • Job guarantee programme
    Get training plus a guaranteed interview for a paid role in an early years setting near you. The brand new early years Skills Bootcamps are free and linked to paid roles. It's a chance to get the skills that employers are looking for and then meeting employers near you with real …
    Free
  • Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health in the Early Years

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with materials and tutor support. Learn about Mental Health in Early Years.
    • 2,938 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    The early years of childhood are critical for development. Learning the significance of attachment and adverse experiences during this time is important to understand children’s mental health. Children can be exposed to several traumatic experiences throughout their early years w …
    Free

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Reed Courses advertises a large variety of Child care courses which are delivered by a range of learning providers. The Child care courses on offer vary in time duration and study method, with many offering tutor support. Whether you want to study for a regulated qualification, or take a Child care course which provides CPD points/hours or qualifications, there are a number of learning options available.

If you're looking for Child care courses, you might also be interested in Nanny, Child development and Childminding. These courses can be taken to further enhance your understanding of the subject. By having a broader understanding of the subject can help you to improve your professional or personal development.

In addition to free Child care courses, Reed Courses also has plenty of paid for online Child care courses, designed to meet all kinds of learning goals and to suit a range of preferred study methods.

Reed Courses advertises a variety of free online Child care courses. Alternatively you'll be able to enrol on an online Child care course of your choosing, and study entirely online. If you'd prefer an in-person learning experience, you could take a classroom Child care course where you'll be taught in a classroom at a given location. Reed Courses also advertises distance learning courses and in-company Child care courses from a variety of learning providers.