This free online course imparts essential knowledge and skills to help care for and work with children and young people.

Childcare is one of society's most important and primary requirements. Moreover, the requirement for trained professionals to work with children is growing daily with changing social norms. Thus the opportunities for rewarding careers in childcare are endless. So if you are somebody who aspires to make a career in this field, then this course is right for you. You will learn the modern techniques and best practices to care for children and young people.

The course provides knowledge of the principles and procedures for caring for children and young individuals in a professional environment. It equips you with the necessary skills to launch a career in care services. You will study how you can help them develop through all the behavioural, psychological, educational and social phases. A key emphasis is on health and safety, legal responsibilities and reporting and recording procedures. All the lessons are followed by engaging formative questions to enrich your learning and preparedness. By the end of this course, you will gain the necessary skills to enhance your expertise and become more eligible or employable to work with children as a nanny or childminder or in other related areas of childcare.

This introductory course is open to all who wish for a career in early childcare. All the learning meets the national and international standards set in the UK and other countries and equips you with the necessary skills to launch a career in care services for children and young people. With no formal entry requirements, this course helps you master all the elements, functions and formalities in caring for children and young people. So join the course now, and be ready for a satisfying and rewarding career in caring for and changing young lives.