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COURSE OVERVIEW
This qualification is designed 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. It includes both knowledge and skills that meet the Department for Education Early Years Practitioner (DfE EYP) criteria in full and map to the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) within the Early Years Educator occupational standard in England.
This qualification requires learners to complete 250 placement hours within an Early Years setting.
Provisionally the teaching day is Tuesday evening 6pm-9pm. This may be subject to change.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Learners must be at least 19 years old who are either employed or have a volunteer position within an Early Years Setting. You must be working a minimum of 6 hours a week. Applicants must hold a GCSE English grade 3 or above (D equivalent) or level 1 functional skills.
This qualification allows a learner to count towards the level 2 ratio as a qualified level 2 early years practitioner within the early years workforce. Learners who achieve these qualifications may work under supervision in a variety of roles, including:
• Early years practitioner
• Classroom assistant
• Pre-School practitioner
Learners are also able to progress to level 3 early years educator qualifications and other relevant level 3 qualifications.
Internally assessed and externally quality assured portfolio of evidence
Direct observation of learner in work placement/employment
Professional discussions
Reflective accounts
Work products
£1225
Funding is available for applicants that meet the eligibility criteria.