16-18
Students can progress onto the Childcare Level 3 (Technical Certificate in Childcare and Education) which leads to the Level 3 Diploma in the second year, or access employment in nurseries and playgroups as a Level 2 Practitioner.
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Course Overview
Entry requirements
You will be expected to have GCSE English Language atgrade 4 or above, Maths grade 3 or above, plus 2 other GCSEs at grade 3 or above. A satisfactory interview and satisfactory DBS (formerly CRB) check are also required.
Information
This is a full time professional qualification which meets the criteria for employment within the childcare sector at Level 2.
Among the units you will study are:
- roles and responsibilities of the early years practitioner
- health and safety of babies and young children early years settings
- safeguarding, protection and welfare of babies and young children in early years settings
- support care routines for babies and young children
- support the planning and delivery of activities, play opportunities and educational programmes
- support well-being of babies and young children for healthy lifestyles
- support the needs of babies and young children with special educational needs and disability
- promote positive behaviour in early years settings
Completion of this qualification will equip you with knowledge, understanding and skills across a range of key subject areas, for example the stages and sequences of child development, children’s needs in relation to emotional and physical well-being, the role of the early years practitioner in maintaining a healthy and safe environment for children, safeguarding children and child protection, and the role of play in relation to children’s learning and development.
This is a full-time Level 2 qualification designed to start to build the knowledge and skills needed when working with babies and young children from birth to 7 years of age. It covers a diverse range of job roles and occupational areas. Successful students may progress to the Childcare Level 3 (Childcare & Education - Early Years Educator - CACHE Level 3 Technical Certificate) or to employment within the sector.
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Assessment Criteria
You will have one assignment per unit. You will complete three assessments in the workplace and will need to be signed off against all performance criteria.All students complete a mandatory work placement for two days each week for which they are also assessed three times during the year. There is a placement coordinator who allocates placements in schools and nurseries.
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