Child listening to a story being read during a babysitting and childcare activity
Child listening to a story being read during a babysitting and childcare activity

NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Babysitting (600/0420/4)

£299.00

This online babysitting course provides learners with a clear understanding of the skills and responsibilities needed when caring for children. It is ideal for anyone who wants to begin babysitting or build confidence in looking after children safely, and is also suitable for home-educated learners.

The qualification covers key areas such as responsibilities to the children in your care, working with parents, accident prevention, and fire safety. It helps learners develop the knowledge and confidence needed to provide safe, responsible, and effective childcare.

You will be given up to 6 months to complete this flexible online babysitting course, with full tutor support throughout.

Please contact us to discuss pay monthly options.

This online babysitting course provides learners with a clear understanding of the skills and responsibilities needed when caring for children. It is ideal for anyone who wants to begin babysitting or build confidence in looking after children safely, and is also suitable for home-educated learners.

The qualification covers key areas such as responsibilities to the children in your care, working with parents, accident prevention, and fire safety. It helps learners develop the knowledge and confidence needed to provide safe, responsible, and effective childcare.

You will be given up to 6 months to complete this flexible online babysitting course, with full tutor support throughout.

Please contact us to discuss pay monthly options.

Build confidence and essential childcare knowledge for babysitting in home settings

The NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Babysitting is an accredited, knowledge-only qualification designed for young people aged 14 and above who want to gain essential skills in caring for children in home environments. It equips learners with a clear understanding of a babysitter’s responsibilities to both the children and their parents, setting the foundation for safe, nurturing, and professional childcare.

Key Features:

  • Official NCFE CACHE Qualification

  • Study online with tutor feedback and support via your online learning platform

  • Personalised induction and teaching sessions via Zoom

  • Suitable for learners aged 14+ with an interest in working with children and young people

  • Credits achieved in the Level 2 Award in Babysitting can be counted towards the Level 2 Certificate and Diploma Introducing Caring for Children and Young People qualifications.

This qualification includes the following mandatory units -

CL2A4 Accident prevention and fire safety when babysitting (L/502/6961)

CL2A5 Caring for young children in a babysitting environment (R/502/6962)

Learners can then choose one of the following optional units -

CL2A3 Craft activities with young children (J/502/6960)

CFC 9 Respecting and valuing children (M/601/0116)

Entry Requirements

To enrol on the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Babysitting (600/0420/4), learners must meet the following criteria:

General Requirements:

  • Aged 14 years or over

  • A good standard of written and spoken English

  • An interest in working with children and young people

Placement Requirement:

There are no formal entry requirements.

How to Apply

Ready to start a new chapter in learning? Applying to New Beginnings Online Learning College is simple and flexible. Follow the steps below to begin your journey toward a recognised qualification.

  • There are two ways to enrol, this can be done via the website or over telephone/email.

  • To enrol via the website please click on your chosen course and select to enrol, please complete the enrolment form and your chosen payment method. Once these steps are complete you will be emailed a copy of the terms and conditions and given access to the online learning platform where your tutor will make contact.

  • To enrol over telephone/email please email info@newbeginningsonline.co.uk or call 07544588470 where we can discuss the course and talk you through the enrolment process.

Why Choose Us?

As an NCFE CACHE approved centre, we offer high-quality training, personalised support, and a flexible learning experience tailored to help you succeed. This is more than a course — it’s a new chapter in learning.