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L2 Diploma Early Years Practitioner Level 2 | Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (England)
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What is involved in studying for this course?
This
qualification meets the needs of candidates who work or want to work in a wide
range of children and young people’s settings covering the age range 0-7
years.
This qualification has been designed to provide a broad understanding of the
children and young people’s workforce sector and an introduction to the
practical skills and knowledge required.
It allows learners to learn, develop
and practise selected skills required for progression in the sector.
Topics
covered will include:
• Exploring roles and development opportunities in
early years settings
• Child development from birth to 7
years
• Safeguarding babies and young children in early years
settings
• Supporting health and safety in early years
settings
• Promoting well-being in early years
settings
• Supporting effective communication in early years
settings
• Supporting activities, purposeful play and educational
programmes
• Understand how to support children with special educational
needs and/or disabilities
• Working with parents, colleagues and other
professionals in early years settings
How will I be assessed?
You will be required to complete
a portfolio of evidence and will be assigned an experienced, qualified assessor
who will assess your competency in the real work environment, together with
knowledge and understanding using methods such as direct observation, oral and
written questioning and case studies.
Do I need to be working to take the qualification?
Yes,
you will need to be working in an early years setting as you will need to
demonstrate competence in both knowledge and skills. In some instances, you may
be accepted onto the course if you are volunteering or undertaking a work
placement role and this can be discussed and agreed on an individual basis prior
to application.
For more information email [email protected].
Previous work
Progression routes
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1
L3 Diploma Early Years Practitioner
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2
L2 Certificate for the Children and Young People's Workforce
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3
L2 Certificate in Behaviour that Challenges in Children
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