Overview
Early Years Intermediate (Level 2)The course is designed to provide the knowledge
and understanding of babies and young children from birth to 7
years of age with applied knowledge in the early years (birth to 5 years). Alongside this learners will have the opportunity to undertake a qualification in Paediatric first aid. \you will complete 250 hours in placement, giving you a license to practice.
Completing this over 2 years will allow you the opportunity to achieve your maths and English. It will give you a license to practice and you will complete a Paediatric first aid qualification.
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Course information
Need to know
Entry requirements
Essential:
- Maths or English at Grade 3.
- 3 GCSEs on top of this at grade 2/3
Qualification gained
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Practitioner.
Assessment methods
Continuous assessment, including in setting.
Course content
You will study:
During the study programme you will learn a variety of topics and concepts including child development, child observation, safeguarding and play.
Examples of subject units:
- Introducing the role of the early years practitioner
- Legislation, framework and professional practice
- Play, development and learning for school
- Professional development
If you do not already have GCSE English and maths grade 9-4 (A*-C), this will be included as part of your study programme.
During the study programme you will attend a childcare placement weekly.
As part of your study programme, you will take part in enrichment opportunities, including a variety of trips, to support the development of knowledge, skills and behaviour to prepare you for progression to further study or industry roles.
You will also study a Paediatric first aid qualification.
Further study and career options
Course progression:
Level 3 – Access, Apprenticeship or Work Based learning dependent on age at time of application or full time employment
Career progressions:
Early Years practitioner.
Additional information
ÂŁ75 per year for trips and uniform costs.
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat or email us at info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk
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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.
Financial Support
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Accessibility
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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.