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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences

Subject Area
Early Years & Education
Start Date
September 2025
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
30 Weeks
Level
Level 2
Entry Requirements
You must be working in or on placement in a suitable setting such as nursery, school, college.

This qualification will provide learners with an opportunity to develop an understanding of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) relevant to their current or future roles and will equip them with basic understanding of techniques for preventing and addressing ACEs in practice.

Entry requirements

You must be working in or on placement in a suitable setting such as nursery, school, college.

Course units

This qualification aims to:

• focus on the study of ACEs 

• offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge. 

The objectives of this qualification are to enable the learner to: 

• explore childhood and family structures 

• explore ACEs and understand potential outcomes for children enduring ACEs 

• understand the role of the practitioner supporting children impacted by ACEs 

• develop strategies to improve outcomes for children affected by ACEs

Assessments

Internally assessed and externally quality assured portfolio of evidence.

Course fees

£0-£864

Contact our Info team if you have any course fee-related questions regarding funding eligibility etc: info@yorkcollege.ac.uk 

Course progression

Visit our Early Years curriculum page to view the courses you could progress to.

Dates & course durations

18th September 2025 - 21st May 2026.
 

Study methods

Face to face teaching in the classroom.

Facilities

Students have access to a fantastic range of College-wide facilities such as the Learning & Research Centre, study hubs, computer areas with accompanying multi-function printers and helpdesk advice.

Additional costs

Some courses may also require additional study from home, you may need access to a PC/laptop and suitable Wi-Fi to access teaching and learning. You will be made aware of any additional study time at the time of enrolment.

Career progression

This qualification is designed for learners wishing to progress to a wide range of further learning and job roles such as nursery staff, teachers, health/social workers across health and social care, children and young people, nursing, public services and education and training.

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