Overview
An Introduction to Neuroscience in the Early Years, Cache Level 2 AwardThis qualification is designed to provide an introduction to neuroscience in children aged from birth to seven years. It will support learners who are seeking a career within the early years sector. Learners may also progress to further study.
This qualification supports professional development to those working with children to further enhance knowledge of neuroscience in children.
Workbased Learning allows students the benefits of gaining a recognised qualification whilst working. All students will have access to an e-portfolio with supporting resources and online lessons as well as the benefit of a one to one allocated assessor on hand to support your learning journey.
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Entry requirements
Essential:
Learners must be aged 16 or over
Learners do not need to be working in an early years setting, as this is a knowledge only qualification.
What qualification will I gain?
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in an Introduction to Neuroscience in Early Years.
How will I be assessed?
All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods including written assignments, projects, and professional discussions.
Knowledge based outcomes can be assessed using a variety of assessment tasks including assignment, online learning and activities. All assessment methods will be co-ordinated to suit the individual needs of the learner.
Course content
What will I study?
This qualification aims to:
- Focus on the study of neuroscience in early years
- Offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge
- Provide knowledge for those seeking employment in the early years sector.
The objectives of this qualification are to:
- Support learners to gain an understanding of neuroscience in early years
- Support learners to progress to further and higher education
- Support the Practitioner role in the workplace.
Learners will complete 2 mandatory units, within a 6month period, these are:
- Unit 01 Understand neuroscience in early years
- Unit 02 Understand self-regulation and how to nurture this in children from birth to seven years
This qualification supports professional development to those working with children to further enhance knowledge of neuroscience in early years.
Please note, this is not a full and relevant Level 2 which can be included in Adult; Child Ratios in a setting or give a Licence to Practice. Please see Level 2 Diploma for Early Years Practitioner.
Next steps
Course progression:
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
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