Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner Level 2
Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner Level 2
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Preston Road Adult Education Centre
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Course Aims
Fuelled by curiosity and wonder, children are extremely fast learners and take in all their surroundings to grow and develop vital skills to prepare them for school and their future. As a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the social and physical development of children ages 0-5, using imaginative learning techniques, encouraging language and literacy skills, and promoting independence along with the way. If you’re interested in a fulfilling and challenging career in childcare within an Ofsted-regulated environment, this course is a great starting point.
Once you’ve gained your certificate, you’ll be a qualified Early Years Practitioner with NCFE CACHE. This means you can start working, under supervision, with children up to the age of 5, and you will have proven knowledge of working with children up to the age of 7. You will also count towards the Level 2 ratio as a qualified Level 2 Early Years Practitioner across the Early Years Workforce.
The Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner is scheduled to run on a Tuesday from 1pm to 7.30pm. However, as we appreciate that previous commitments may conflict with this, we are happy to work with our classes to establish if a mixture of classroom and online delivery will be more suitable in meeting the needs of our learners.
Entry Requirements
Level 1 English
You must be working, volunteering or on a practical placement as you will need to show competence in both knowledge and skills. You need to complete over 250 hours of placement whilst undertaking this qualification.
Your placement needs to allow for skills application with babies and young children to meet the assessment criteria for this qualification.
How to apply
For information on how to apply, please call 01482 615 349 / 616 580 or email: learneradvice@hullcc.gov.uk
Course Content
Topics covered include:
Unit 1 – Roles and responsibilities of the Early Years Practitioner
Unit 2 – Health and safety of babies and young children in the early years
Unit 3 – Equality, diversity and inclusive practice in Early Years Settings
Unit 4 – Safeguarding, protection and welfare of babies and young children in Early Years Settings
Unit 5 – Understand how to support children’s development
Unit 6 – Support care routines for babies and young children
Unit 7 – Support the planning and delivery of activities, purposeful play opportunities and educational programmes
Unit 8 – Promote play in an Early Years Setting
Unit 9 – Support well-being of babies and young children for healthy lifestyles
Unit 10 – Support babies and young children to be physically active
Unit 11 – Support the needs of babies and young children with Special Educational Needs and Disability
Unit 12 – Promote positive behaviour in Early Years Settings
Unit 13 – Partnership working in the early years
Unit 14 – Support the needs of the child in preparing for school
Assessment Method
Portfolio and Observations
Where can it lead?
You could progress on to:
- NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)
As a Hull Training and Adult Education learner, you have access to our Careers Advice Service. Our advisers are on hand to guide you through options and support you to achieve your full potential. Ask your tutor to refer you, if required.