Course Snapshot
Caring for Children
The Caring for Children course at YMCA Key College will kick-start learners’ careers in working with children.
It is ideal for those wanting to become a nursery nurse or childminder. Students completing this course will gain an understanding of the knowledge and skills needed to care for young children. There will be a focus on children’s growth and learning and development.
✅ Sharing learning experiences with children
✅ Children’s play and leisure activities in the community
✅ Practical health and safety when with young children
✅ Understanding learning and development through play
✅ Technology activities for young children
✅ Healthy eating for families
✅ Craft activities for young children
✅ Supporting babies to play
✅ Science activities for young children
✅ Musical activities for young children
✅ Listening to and talking with a young child
✅ Preparing for your next steps
This course is available at our Osmaston Road and Chesterfield Campuses.
CACHE Level 1 Diploma in Caring for Children
CACHE Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children and Young People
Aged 16-18, or up to 24 with an EHC plan
- Childminder/Babysitter.
- Nanny.
- Nursery Nurse.
- Youth Worker
You could also come back and complete more courses with us.
What do our students say?
Take a look at some of the comments from our past and present students. You can read more about our students success stories here.
What is it like to study with YMCA Key College?
- Tailored learning
- Achievement ceremonies
- Relaxing break-out rooms
- Calm and friendly atmosphere
- Free meals such as breakfast and lunch *
- Bursaries *
- Resources provided, including uniforms where appropriate such as “chef whites”
- Help with travel costs to and from our campuses (e.g. bus/train fares)
- Help with job searches, applications, CVs and preparing for interviews
- Access to various work experience and volunteer opportunities
- Roll-on, roll-off courses which means you can be start at any point throughout the year
- Through an individualised timetable
- Through studying for qualifications in a range of subjects for the workplace, all of which include employability, personal development, Maths and English
- Through a work experience placement where possible/relevant
Unlock your Future – Study with YMCA Key College
Fill out the form below to find out more about this course. You can download the YMCA Key College Prospectus here.
