Where will this course lead?

The Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner is the perfect transition programme for those learners who are not quite ready for study at Level 3.

The qualification provides a route to employment as a qualified Level 2 Early Years Practitioner, or progression on to the T Level in Education and Childcare.

What will I study?

Roles and responsibilities of the EYP

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 and 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

How will this course be delivered?

This course is college based with assessed work based practice. You will be in college 1 - 2 days a week and assessed work practice for 1 day per week.

What qualifications will I get?

NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner

How will I be assessed?

To pass this qualification you will need to pass all units. All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods and graded Achieved/Not Yet Achieved.

You will undertake a minimum of 250 hours in work placements, as an important part of the assessment process involves evaluating skills in real working situations.

You will gain experience in working with children of 0 - 7 years in Nursery or Primary School settings.

How do I get a place on the course?

Places are offered by interview depending on your predicted grades and a good reference from your current tutor.

What are the entry requirements?

NCFE Cache Certificate in Working with Children in Early Years and Primary Settings

Or

A minimum of 2 Grade 4 GCSE's including either English or maths GCSE Grade 4.

You must be aged between 16 and 19 to enrol on this course.

You will have a positive college reference with good levels of attendance and punctuality.

What else do I need to know?

All students working with children will need to have a Disclosure and Barring Security Check.

You will need to provide additional funds for a textbook and uniform for college and work placement.

Educational trips are offered to enhance your learning on the course.

What can I do after this course?

This qualification provides progression to a T Level in Education and Childcare or other relevant L3 programmes.

If you chose to have a break before continuing your studies, you may work as: Children's Centre Worker, Nursery Nurse, Private Nanny, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or as a Children's Health Care Assistant.