Course Overview

This qualification will help you turn your dream job into reality. Our course offers you the practical skills and knowledge that you need for working within the childcare and education sectors.

During this course you will study aspects of childcare including: Understand how to support childrens development , Promote play in an early years setting, and The Principles of Early Years Practice.

A key part of this course is work experience where you can learn practical skills, gain an understanding of the industry and put theory learned in the classroom into practice.

The College has a simulated nursery environment with learning being supported by online resources and library facilities. Learners will need access to a digital device, and a uniform for work placement.

Entry requirements

Applicants must have 4 GCSEs grade 3 and above (A*- D), including English and maths. For students wanting to progress with their childcare qualification at level 3 they will need to have achieved their GCSE in English and maths at a grade C (Grade 4/5 and above) during their course. Entry is subject to a satisfactory reference and interview.

Entry decisions will be discretionary at interview. Students will continually be assessed through probation period to ensure they are on the correct level.

Students are also required to have an up-to-date DBS check.

Course Modules

Roles and Responsibilities of the Early Years Practitioner (F/651/2672)

Health and Safety of Babies and Young Children in the Early Years (H/651/2673)

Equality, Diversity and Inclusive Practice in Early Years Settings (J/651/2674)

Safeguarding, Protection and Welfare of Babies and Young Children in Early Years Settings (K/651/2675)

Understand How to Support Children's Development (L/651/2676)

Support Care Routines for Babies and Young Children (M/651/2677)

Support the Planning and Delivery of Activities, Purposeful Play Opportunities and Educational Programmes (R/651/2678)

Promote Play in an Early Years Setting (T/651/2679)

Support Wellbeing of Babies and Young Children for Healthy Lifestyles (D/651/2680)

Support Babies and Young Children to Be Physically Active (F/651/2681)

Support the Needs of Babies and Young Children with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) (H/651/2682)

Promote Positive Behaviour in Early Years Settings (J/651/2683)

Partnership Working in the Early Years (K/651/2684)

Support the Needs of the Child in Preparing for School (L/651/2685)

How will I be assessed?

The qualification is internally assessed and externally quality-assured via a portfolio of evidence. Including assignments, case studies, observations, and reflective accounts.

What can I do next

The student on successful completion of this course can progress onto level 3 early years educator qualifications and other relevant level 3 qualifications.

Career opportunities include an early years practitioner, classroom assistant or pre-school practitioner.