The qualification content meets the Department for Education’s (DfE) Level 2 full and relevant criteria for a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner in the workforce.
Upon successful completion of this qualification learners can enter the workforce as a qualified
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner or continue to study for a Level 3 Diploma holding Early Years
Educator status. Further details can be found here: www.cache.org.uk/our-qualifications-andservices/ early-years-educator.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is ideal for learners looking to work with children between birth and 5 years, and gain knowledge of working with children up to 7 years. Learners do not need to have previous experience or qualifications in working with children to undertake this qualification.
The course also includes a session of CV building and interview tips with an experienced consultant from Worldwide Education.
This is a Community Learning Programme and it is available only for learners who meet the funding eligibility criteria.
This course is a funded Tailored Learning Programme in partnership with Slough Borough Council. The eligibility criteria for free funding are the following:
This course is an introduction to the role of Nursery Assistant.
You can progress into a Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent, and Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner.
You will also be invited for a job interview at the end of the course by our sister Company Worldwide Education which could progress into employment as a temp Nursery Assistant.
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– Level 1 literacy
– Level 1 IT skills
– Right to Work in UK
– DBS check
EYP 1 Roles and responsibilities of the Early Years Practitioner
EYP 2 Health and safety of babies and young children in the early years
EYP 3 Equality, diversity and inclusive practice in Early Years Settings
EYP 4 Safeguarding, protection and welfare of babies and young children in Early Years Settings
EYP 5 Understand how to support children’s development
EYP 6 Support care routines for babies and young children
EYP 7 Support the planning and delivery of activities, purposeful play opportunities and educational programmes
EYP 8 Promote play in an Early Years Setting
EYP 9 Support well-being of babies and young children for healthy lifestyles
EYP 10 Support babies and young children to be physically active
EYP 11 Support the needs of babies and young children with Special Educational Needs and Disability
EYP 12 Promote positive behaviour in Early Years Settings
EYP 13 Partnership working in the early years
EYP 14 Support the needs of the child in preparing for school
All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods. Knowledge based outcomes can be assessed using non–mandatory assessment tasks provided for tutors’ convenience in the qualification specification. Skills based outcomes must be achieved with reference to a real work environment and must include direct observation within the workplace.
We recommend learners complete 250 placement hours whilst undertaking this qualification.
