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An Introduction to Neuroscience in the Early Years, Cache Level 2 Award

Health & Social Care Tresham College

Overview

An Introduction to Neuroscience in the Early Years, Cache Level 2 Award

This 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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Course information

Need to know

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

Any questions?

If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, or  contact info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk.

Available Courses
Work Based
Starts:
Type: Part Time
Length: 24 weeks
Day(s): Flex
Time(s):
Fees: £362.00
Disclaimer

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.

Additional Learning Support

If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.

Any questions?

If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.

Accessibility

We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.

Additional formats

Course information sheets are also available in large print and audio formats. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 to order your copy.