Completion of this course, can lead to study in Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) (QCF) or allow you to explore entry-level roles such as:
The Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Practitioner (Diploma) prepares learners for roles in early years settings by developing their practical skills and theoretical understanding of child development, safeguarding, health and safety, supporting play and learning, and promoting children’s well-being.
The units cover children and young people's development, the requirements of safeguarding and the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion.
They also include:
4 GCSEs at grade 3/d including either English or Maths at a grade 4. You can only resit either GCSE or Maths, not both, alongside this course.
This course is work-based so you are not required to attend college apart from induction and termly workshops. An approved assessor will visit you in your workplace to assess your practical competence, knowledge and understanding. You will need to submit a portfolio to show your competence in all areas of the qualification.
An approved assessor will visit you in your workplace to assess your practical competence, knowledge and understanding. You will need to submit a portfolio to show your competence in all areas of the qualification.
A portfolio of evidence will be completed and verified by your allocated assessor. This will include written assignments, direct observations, professional discussions and reflective accounts. There will be no final examination.
You will need to purchase the Early Years polo shirts for practical workshops in college and to wear whilst completing work placement hours.
You will also need a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Certificate with no grounds that you are professionally unsuitable to undertake professional practice or placement. The College manages applications for a DBS, and we will contact you with the forms and guidance you require to complete this before you are due to start your course.
Stationery such as pens, pencils, a writing pad and a folder will also be essential. Visits to relevant science organisations may be arranged throughout your course, and the total cost for entry fees and transport will need to be paid in advance.You must be working or volunteering in an early years setting.
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Peterborough
1 Year
Full-time courses are fully funded for 16 to 18-year-olds. For age 19+, various funding options are available.
Park Crescent Peterborough PE1 4DZ
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