Course Profile
Fuelled by curiosity and wonder, children are extremely fast learners, and take in all of their surroundings to grow and develop vital skills to prepare them for school and their future. As an 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 this fulfilling and challenging career, 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’ll have proven knowledge of working with children up to the age of 7. You’ll also count towards the Level 2 ratio as a qualified Level 2 Early Years Practitioner across the Early Years Workforce.
Course Content
This Level 2 programme is suitable for learners with some prior knowledge or qualifications in the Childcare sector. Units covered include:
- Exploring roles and development opportunities in early years settings,
- Child development from birth to 7 years,
- Safeguarding babies and young children in early years settings,
- Supporting health and safety in early years settings,
- Promoting wellbeing in early years settings,
- Supporting effective communication in early years settings,
- Supporting activities,
- Purposeful play and educational programmes,
- Understand how to support children with special educational needs
- Working with parents, colleagues and other professionals in early years settings.
Application Process
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 10 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes