Start Date
- September 2023, Full Time
Summary
The level 2 Certificate in working with children in Early Years and Primary Settings 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 aged 0-11 years 11 months. Learners will cover a range of units including child development, play and learning, legislation and nutrition.
Why Our College?
Experience the working world
Through the college’s links to the industry, all childcare and early years students complete relevant industry work placements 2 days per week.
Expert teaching staff
Our highly skilled teaching staff are experts in childcare and early years education
Unique opportunities
You will participate in promotional campaigns and charity events, as well as attending subject trips and visits
Entry Requirements
4 GCSE's at grade 3 or above, including English Language and Maths. Demonstrate an ability and aptitude for working with children aged 0 to 11 years and 11 months in any setting. Successfully complete a Disclosure Baring Service (DBS) check.
Assessment
This qualification is internally assessed to pass, merit or distinction through assignments and presentations and will also include a professional skills record documenting placement hours in a real work environment.
Progression
This course can lead to progression within Early years or Primary settings qualifications
Career Progression
This qualification does not qualify learners to work and count in the ratios at Level 2 in early years settings. This course will support further study at level 2 or level 3 in order to count in ratios within the Early Years and Primary sector.
Fees
If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over fees may be payable.
Why Our College?
Experience the working world
Through the college’s links to the industry, all childcare and early years students complete relevant industry work placements 2 days per week.
Expert teaching staff
Our highly skilled teaching staff are experts in childcare and early years education
Unique opportunities
You will participate in promotional campaigns and charity events, as well as attending subject trips and visits
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