The Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner has been designed to provide learners with an understanding of the knowledge and skills needed when working directly with young children in an early year’s environment.
It covers a wide range of areas including children development, supporting children and young people’s positive behaviour and communication and professional relationships.
It is aimed at learners who want to progress to a level 3 qualification in Early Years.
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Four GCSE’s at grade 3 or above including English and maths. A Disclosure Barring Service check is also required.
This is a full-time stud...
Four GCSE’s at grade 3 or above including English and maths. A Disclosure Barring Service check is also required.
This is a full-time study programme, and you will be required to be in college all week and attend a practical placement for the duration of the course and this will be in an early year setting to show competence in both skills and knowledge.
If you have not got GCSE Grade 4 (c) or above in English and Maths you will need to study this as part of the course.
It covers a wide range of areas including children development, supporting children and young people’s positive behaviour and communication and professional relationships.
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There are 14 mandatory units in this qualification, and it will be internally assessed using a range of methods, which could include direct observation within the workplace, professional discussion, written assignments, or tasks such as designing a leaflet or booklet, charts or diagrams.
Level 2 NCFE Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
Learners may work under supervision in a variety of roles such as:
– Nursery practitioner
– Classroom assistant
– Pre-school practitioner
Level 2
