Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner

Course: Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner

Duration: 12–15 months

Attendance: Monthly sessions in the workplace or at GHQ Training weekly.

Venue: GHQ Training, 2 Elizabeth Court, Whimple Street, Plymouth, PL1 2DH

Cost: Private Funding at £2670 (Inc VAT)

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.

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. It will provide progression to the Early Years Educator workforce at level 3.

Requirements

For a voluntary placement, a minimum of 16 hours is required.
Placement opportunities must allow for skills application with babies and young children sufficient to meet the assessment criteria for the qualification.

Cohort Dates & Length of Programme

• Approximately 12 – 15 months to achieve all parts of the framework depending on individual circumstances.

• Monthly sessions in the workplace or at GHQ Training weekly to be arranged on an individual basis.

Funding

• Privately funded at a cost of £2670 (Inc VAT)

Progression

• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)

Units

• Roles and Responsibilities of the Early Years Practitioner

• Health and safety of babies and young children in the early years

• Equality, diversity and inclusive practice in Early Years Settings

• Safeguarding, protection and welfare of babies and young children in Early Years Settings

• Understand how to support children’s development

• Support care routines for babies and young Children

• Support the planning and delivery of activities, purposeful play opportunities and educational programmes

• Promote play in an Early Years Setting

• Support the well-being of babies and young children for healthy lifestyles

• Support babies and young children to be physically active

• Support the needs of babies and young children with Special Educational Needs and Disability

• Promote positive behaviour in Early Years Settings

• Support the needs of the child in preparing for school partnership working in the early years

  You will be assessed on the units above by creating a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your knowledge and competency. These assessments could include observations of work practices, written assignments, reflective practice and professional discussion.