Ref:
610/4587/1
Sector:
Health, Public Services and Care, Early Years Educator
Features:
Licence to practise Teaching materials available Preparation for employment Nested qualification
Registration & certification fee:
£124.50
Level:
Level 2
Minimum entry age:
16
GLH:
293
TQT:
370
Credit value:
37
About this qualification
The aim of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to 7 years, with applied knowledge in the early years (birth to 5 years).
This qualification contains knowledge and skills that meet the Department for Education’s (DfE’s) Early Years Practitioner (EYP) criteria in full and maps to the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) within the Early Years Practitioner occupational standard in England.
Nested qualification
This qualification is part of a nested suite, including the following qualification:
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is designed 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.
What are the entry requirements?
Learners must be at least 16 years old. We do not set any other entry requirements but centres may have their own guidelines.
How is this qualification structured?
To be awarded this diploma qualification, learners are required to successfully achieve 37 credits from 14 mandatory units.
How is it assessed?
This qualification is internally assessed and externally quality assured via a portfolio of evidence.
How long will it take to complete this qualification?
This qualification can be completed in 1 to 2 years depending on the learner’s experience.
Do you need to be working to take this qualification?
Learners will need to be working or on a practical placement to be able to show competence in both knowledge and skills. It is recommended that learners complete 250 placement hours while undertaking this qualification.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
Learners are able to progress to level 3 early years educator qualifications and other relevant level 3 qualifications.
Career opportunities
Funding for our qualifications
Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on our funding page.
Refer to external link
Roles and Responsibilities of the Early Years Practitioner (F/651/2672)
Health and Safety of Babies and Young Children in the Early Years (H/651/2673)
Equality, Diversity and Inclusive Practice in Early Years Settings (J/651/2674)
Safeguarding, Protection and Welfare of Babies and Young Children in Early Years Settings (K/651/2675)
Understand How to Support Children's Development (L/651/2676)
Support Care Routines for Babies and Young Children (M/651/2677)
Support the Planning and Delivery of Activities, Purposeful Play Opportunities and Educational Programmes (R/651/2678)
Promote Play in an Early Years Setting (T/651/2679)
Support Wellbeing of Babies and Young Children for Healthy Lifestyles (D/651/2680)
Support Babies and Young Children to Be Physically Active (F/651/2681)
Support the Needs of Babies and Young Children with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) (H/651/2682)
Promote Positive Behaviour in Early Years Settings (J/651/2683)
Partnership Working in the Early Years (K/651/2684)
Support the Needs of the Child in Preparing for School (L/651/2685)
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