To achieve this 18-unit diploma, learners must complete a portfolio of assignment work and a minimum of 250 hours of work placement in an early years setting, where an assessor will observe them to ensure competency.
The units covered are:
- Principles of professional practice
- Safeguarding, protection and welfare of babies and young children in early years settings
- Understand how to support children’s development
- Equality, diversity and inclusive practice in early years settings
- Roles and responsibilities of the early years practitioners
- Health and safety of babies and young children in the early years
- Promote play in an early years setting
- Support care routines for babies and young children
- Support the needs of babies and young children with Special Educational Needs and Disability
- Support wellbeing of babies and young children for healthy lifestyles
- Support the planning and delivery of activities, purposeful play programmes and educational programmes
- Support babies and young children to be physically active
- Support the needs of the child in preparing for school
- Partnership working in the early years
- Preparing for employment in an early years setting
- Reflective and reflexive practice
- Promote positive behaviour in early years settings
- Communication in an early years setting.
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Entry requirements
- A minimum Grade 3 in GCSE English Language and maths
- You will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- You will need to commit to a mandatory weekly work placement in an early years setting local to Twickenham, to demonstrate competence in both knowledge and skills.
Placement opportunities must allow learners to work with babies and young children and be observed by an assessor to meet assessment criteria. The minimum amount required is 250 hours across the year.
- A minimum Grade 3 in GCSE English Language and maths
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Who is the course for?
This course is applicable for 16-19 year olds.
This qualification is ideal for learners who want to work in early years settings, including nurseries, pre-schools, and primary school support roles. -
Study methods
- Portfolio of assignment-based coursework
- Observation assessments
- Professional discussions.
- Portfolio of assignment-based coursework
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How is the course assessed?
The qualification is internally assessed and externally quality assured through a portfolio of evidence and direct observation in the workplace.
The grading of this qualification is Pass/Fail. -
More information
Students are required to pay £40.00 in material fees – to pay for a sweatshirt and polo shirt that are required to be worn both at college and in placement.
Students are expected to be in college 3-4 days per week and in placement 1-2 days per week.
Prospective students can apply online and will be subject to an interview process for this course.
We have established links with many local schools, nurseries and pre-schools in the Richmond Borough and beyond who offer supportive work placements to students.
Students can expect an array of enrichment activities, competitions, charity fundraising and guest speakers from the industry, as well as trips to places such as London Toy Fair, Winter Wonderland, Thorpe Park and Hounslow Urban Farm. -
Where Next – Job Opportunities
Students who study with us and achieve their qualification often go on to work as a fully qualified Level 2 Early Years practitioner in nurseries and pre-schools.
Students are also eligible to apply for a Level 3 Apprenticeship. -
Where Next – Further Studies
Upon completion, learners can:
- Work as a qualified Level 2 Early Years Practitioner in an early years setting
- Work under supervision in roles such as Nursery Practitioner, Pre-School Practitioner, or Classroom Assistant
- Progress to a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification?
- Apply for a Level 3 Apprenticeship.
- Work as a qualified Level 2 Early Years Practitioner in an early years setting
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How to apply
To apply for a course either click the APPLY NOW button - fill out the form online and submit
OR download an application form here and post it to the address on the form.
When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.
