Early Years Practitioner

This course will develop the fundamental skills and knowledge required to work in the Early Years Sector, preparing you to work with children from birth to 5 years. You will complete a range of units that provide transferable skills as well as gaining valuable work experience. You will study a NCFE CACHE Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Practitioner qualification.

You will:

• Learn how to support the development of babies and young children, delivering activities and purposeful play opportunities, supporting the needs of those with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Learn how to support the wellbeing of babies and young children, understanding health and safety and care routines.
• Understand your responsibilities as an Early Years Practitioner, including safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Complete one of GCSE Maths or Biology if needed
• Undertake at least 250 hours of work placement in an Early Years setting.

Internally assessed assignments and a portfolio. This course confers License to practice at Level 2. Students are required to complete a minimum of 250 hours of work placement in an Early Years setting and will be assessed for competence in the workplace.

Choose this course if you wish to pursue a career working with children aged 5 and below.

Next steps: On successful completion of the course, including achieving GCSE Maths, learners will be able to progress to T Level Education and Early Years or to a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Early Years or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools. You will also be able to progress directly into employment in the Early Years sector and count in ratio at Level 2 as a qualified Early Years Practitioner.  Future roles could include: early years practitioner, classroom assistant or pre-school assistant.

GCSE English Language at grade 4 or above, plus three GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including Maths, plus two GCSEs at grade 2 or above.

You will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

The Hele Building was renovation in 2021 to support some of the new T Levels. Complete bright, large classrooms, state-of-the-art IT suites and interactive seminar spaces. Learners have access to cutting edge equipment to help gear them to move directly into industry or further study.

All students have access to the College Learning Resource Centres (LRCs), the College restaurant @34 and the College Gym.

Other costs would include the purchase of recommended textbooks. You will need an enhanced DBS check done through your work placement or the college.