Course description
The aim of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to 7 years of age with applied knowledge in the early years, 0-5 years.
The qualification content meets the Department for Education's (DfE) Level 2 full and relevant criteria for a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner in the workforce.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
To enter this course, you will be required to have four GCSEs at minimum grade 3, including English language at grade 4.
You will also require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). You must have a clear DBS with no criminal convictions, reprimands or cautions.
Students MUST have the relevant DBS documents prior to enrolment:
- Birth certificate, issued within the first 12 months of birth
- Passport that is in date or a provisional driving licence
- Bank statement in the student's name, dated within 3 months
Outcome / Qualification etc.
This qualification can help you to find
paid employment at Level 2 in the Early Years Workforce, working under
supervision in roles such as:
- Nursery practitioner
- Pre-school practitioner
- EYFS classroom assistant
Training Course Content
You will study a number of units in order to achieve the total number of unit credits for the qualification.
Examples of areas you will study include:
- Roles and responsibilities of the Early Years Practitioner
- Safeguarding, protection and welfare of babies and young children in early years settings
- Promote play in an early years setting
- Partnership working in the early years
Course delivery details
There are no written exams for this course. Instead you will build an e-portfolio which will include coursework and practical assessments in your voluntary placement.
Activate Learning
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