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Early Years and Childcare

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner NCFE CACHE Diploma

Part Time


Course Overview

This qualification provides learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills that a practitioner must demonstrate to achieve a qualified Early Years Practitioner Level 2 in the Early Years Foundation Stage. 


Once completed this qualification allows a learner to count towards the level 2 ratio as a qualified Level 2 Early Years Practitioner within the Early Years workforce.



Course Content

This qualification provides leaners with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from the age of birth to seven years of age


There are 14 Mandatory units to be completed which are internally assessed using a variety of methods.

Roles and responsibilities of the Early Years Practitioner

Health and safety of babies and young children in the early years

Equality, diversity and inclusive practice in Early Years Settings

Safeguarding, protection and welfare of babies and young children in Early Years Settings

Understand how to support children’s development

Support care routines for babies and young children

Support the planning and delivery of activities, purposeful play opportunities & educational programmes

Promote play in an Early Years Setting

Support well-being of babies and young children for healthy lifestyles

Support babies and young children to be physically active

Support the needs of babies and young children with Special Educational Needs and Disability

Promote positive behaviour in Early Years Settings<

Partnership working in the early years

Support the needs of the child in preparing for school

Entry Requirement

This is a vocational course, therefore learners need to be working or volunteering in a suitable placement for example a nursery or reception class in school and must be over 16.


A level 1 qualification in maths and English is required.

Assessment

This diploma is delivered in the workplace using a variety of assessment methods collected throughout the course and include: workplace observations, witness testimonies, professional discussion, oral and written questions and work product evidence.

Where does this course lead to


Once completed this qualification allows a learner to count towards the level 2 ratio as a qualified Level 2 Early Years Practitioner within the Early Years workforce.

Learners can also progress onto a Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Workforce (Educator)

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Course Outline

Course Code: MXEL357
Study Mode: Part Time
Location: EMPLOYER PREMISES
Duration: 86 Weeks
Start Date: TBC.
Tuition Fees: TBC (previously £1785.00)
Registration Fees: £103.00
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