Location
Wakefield College
Location
Castleford College
Level
Level 2
Start Date
Various
Duration
12 months
Time of Day
Day
Mode of Study
Part time
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Offering Code
DPL2EYP1S100
Course Overview
This course is for people who work with young children in early years settings. This maybe in a nursery, or school Foundation Unit, or as a Childminder for example.
What you will Study
• 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 and/or disabilities
• Working
with parents, colleagues and other professionals in early years
settings
How you will Learn
Your course is organised on an individual basis. You will plan your work with your assessor who will support you to achieve. You will be set regular deadlines and will receive feedback and support on a regular basis.
How you will be Assessed
Your assessor will set you deadlines for your written tasks which are then
assessed through an electronic portfolio. There are also assessments of your
performance in your workplace.
You are expected to meet at regular intervals with your
assessor.
Entry Requirements
No set entry requirements. You may be asked to complete Functional Skills Maths and English at Level 2, if you do not hold GCSE’s.
Attendance Expectations
You will work with your assessor 1:1, meeting regularly every 5 weeks. You will be expected to complete your qualification with the 12 months timeframe.
Further Study
Progression on to the Level 3 Diploma.
Career Opportunities
Working in a nursery or childcare setting as an Early Years Practitioner, or progression on to the Level 3 Diploma.
How to Apply
Please complete a part-time application form.
If you require an application form or details on how to enrol, please contact
Course Information on 01924 789111.
Course Groups (W)
Work-based Learning
Subject Area (W)
Childcare, Early Years & Childhood Studies
Client Group (W)
19+
Search Ref (W)
59671
Website Ref (W)
CX978UTRUB
