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The Early Years Practitioner Cache Level 2 Diploma

Care & Childcare students at Central Bedfordshire College.

Overview

The Early Years Practitioner Cache Level 2 Diploma

These qualifications are designed to stimulate interest and encourage the learners’ understanding of the skills and knowledge needed to care for young children. It is aimed at a range of learners, including young people needing to develop life skills as well as those who are thinking of working in childcare. It is also suitable for parents who wish to develop parenting skills, mature learners with special educational needs, or where English is an additional language.

Is this course right for me?

If you dream of embarking on a fulfilling career and love working with children and young people, a Childcare course is an excellent place to start. This course is perfect for learners aged 16 upwards who want to take their first steps into the Childcare sector and gain a wealth of experience.

 

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Course information

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Entry requirements

An English Language qualification or equivalent.

Qualifications Gained:

Respected NCFE qualification.

How will I be assessed?

Your assessments throughout this course will keep you on track to achieve; these could include observations in your work placement, assignment tasks and a portfolio of evidence to support your learning.

Application process:

Apply online, invited to attend an interview with subject tutor.

Course content

This course will prepare you to work with children between birth and 5 years, and make sure that you have excellent knowledge of children up to 7 years of age.

You will learn through a variety of different methods including practical work during your course to develop your skills.

Your areas of study will include:

  • Introducing the role of the Early Years Practitioner
  • Legislation, framework and professional practice
  • Play, development and learning for school readiness
  • Professional development

Your Tutor will be on hand to support you throughout your course to develop your skills, prepare you for your next steps and help you to achieve your goals.

NEXT STEPS

What options are there after completing this course?

Students may progress further to achieve higher level qualifications, or find themselves employment within the section they are studying in.

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.

Interested in this course?

If you would like to be notified when this course is next available, please fill out the form below.

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Available Courses
Central Bedfordshire College Dallow Road
Starts: 23/09/2024
Type: Part Time
Length: 31 weeks
Day(s): Thursday
Time(s): 9:15am - 11:45am
Fees: £994.00
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.