At least two GCSEs at grade 3 or above
This qualification has been designed to support learners as they develop their knowledge, understanding and skills when caring for and supporting the learning and development of children.
• Roles and responsibilities of the Early Years Practitioner
• The importance of play
• Understand how to support children’s development
• 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 well-being of babies and young children
• Special Educational Needs and Disability
A number of specifications will be changing and prospectus entries are based on information we have to date. This means that course content may be subject to change.
Through a variety of course work methods along with observations and assessment in placement.
After this course you may be able to progress on to the level 3 T – Level qualification or an apprenticeship. You may also be able to progress onto employment as a level 2 early years assistant.