NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner - Adult

This course is ideal for learners 19+ who are wanting to start their career in the Early years workforce, whether that is in a school nursery, reception class, early years unit, day nursery or other early years provision. With the increase in the government funding for free childcare and a recruitment shortage in this area, now is the time to start your career working in a rewarding job and make a real difference to children's lives.

The aim of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to 7 years of age with applied knowledge in the early years, 0-5 years. 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. This means you will gain a qualification as an Early Years Practitioner at level 2.

Topics covered include:

• Planning and delivery of activities for children as part of the Early Years Framework
• Supporting the needs of children in preparation for school
• Supporting babies and children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Positive behaviour management
• Safeguarding babies and children
• Health and safety in the early years environment
• Equality and diversity in the early years
• Supporting care routines
• Promoting play and learning

This qualification allows a learner to count towards the Level 2 ratio as a qualified Level 2 Early Years Practitioner across the Early Years Workforce. Learners may work under supervision in a variety of roles such as:

• Nursery practitioner
• Classroom assistant
• Pre-school practitioner

After completion of this course you can apply to complete an Early Years qualification at Level 3 and higher.

There are no formal entry requirements to complete this qualification, however students studying this programme will complete a college interview to discuss suitability. A clear enhanced DBS is an essential criteria due to requiring an industry placement in an early years setting.

The course is all assessed internally, in college through producing a portfolio of evidence. There are no exams as part of this qualification.

Thursday 14th November 2024, 3-9pm. Some flexible delivery for online sessions.

32 weeks, delivered at our Peterlee Campus.