"The teaching took me about 7 months, with final units and certification 2 months later. The course was delivered entirely online, with monthly training days to attend, but I know they also hold live classes. I was also supported by my assessor for 1-to-1 sessions and assessment. She was really helpful, and she also came and visited me in the centre."

"Yes, my qualification at Level 2 is nationally recognised, and at Level 3 (which I have now moved on to), it is a recognised youth work qualification, endorsed by the National Youth Agency. This course is providing me with the opportunity to become professionally qualified and helping me move on in my career.”

"Your presence on this page is excellent news; it means you can apply for one of the listed courses for free, but please ensure you meet the requirements, as our colleagues at Derbyshire County Council will need to approve it."

The Level 2 Certificate usually costs £1475, and the Level 3 is £1675 - so the fact that it is free means so much more...."

"After you complete your studies, there are various things you can do. If you are doing Level 2, you can move straight over to level 3, and remember you can use the first 4 units of Level 2 towards your qualification, meaning you don't need to do them again.

If you take Level 3, Need 2 Succeed are now running a level 4 programme or you can move on to a university or apprenticeship degree programmes."