Course overview
In Short
This qualification prepares you to work as a fully licensed practitioner with children and their families in a variety of settings and environments within children’s services.
Why study with us?
Our courses provide an opportunity for you to gain valuable work experience alongside your studies, so you learn on the job and not just in the classroom. Our team of highly qualified staff use their professional experience to keep courses up to date with the latest developments in the sector. They will teach you important links between theory and practice, which will ensure that you are fully prepared to meet the challenges of this rewarding career. A DBS check will be carried out as part of the course in order to work with vulnerable people.Our facilities include the brand new Tyneham building at our Cranford Avenue campus, offering state-of-the-art learning and support resources used for Level 3 Health & Early Years, fitted with a mock hospital ward and children’s nursery.
Entry Requirements
- Selection is by interview
- 5 GCSEs at grade 3 (D) or above including English or maths at grade 4
- Students will also need to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service application (formerly CRB) to attend work placements. More information about your Disclosure and Barring Service check will be provided at enrollment
Course Structure
Course Description
There are 14 units to complete the Childcare NCFE Level 2 Diploma:
- EYP 1 Roles and responsibility of the early year practitioner
- EYP 7 Support the planning and delivery of activities , purposeful play opportunities and educational
- EYP 6 Support care routines for babies and young children
- EYP 4 Safeguarding, protection and welfare of babies and young children in Early years settings
- EYP 13 Partnership working in the early years
- EYP 14 Support the needs of the child in preparing for school
- EYP 12 Promote Positive behaviour in Early years settings
- EYP 9 Support well-being of babies and young children for healthy lifestyles
- EYP 11 Support the needs of babies and young children with special education needs and disability
- EYP 2 Health and safety of babies and young children in the early years
- EYP 5 Understand how to support children’s development
- EYP 3 Equality, diversity and inclusive practice in Early Years settings
- EYP 8 Promote play in an Early Years Settings
- EYP 10 Support babies and young children to be physically active
Assessment
You will be assessed in a variety of units by means of tasks which are written and assessed by Tutors to meet criteria set by the Awarding Body. You will also undertake 250 hours of work experience where you will gain valuable knowledge and skills working in either schools or early years settings. Work experience will be organised and monitored by the college Work Placement Officers, with four observations throughout the placement.
Progression
With this qualification you may enter employment and gain additional training through an Apprenticeship or progress to further education such as the T-level in Education & Childcare.