Diploma in Early Years Practitioner Level 2

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You can apply for up to two courses (except A Level subjects where you must select a minimum of three).

You will only be invited to book an interview for your 1st choice course initially.

The level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner has been designed to support learners as they develop their knowledge, understanding and skills when caring for and supporting the learning and development of children aged 0-11 years 11 months. Learners will cover a range of units including child development, play and learning, legislation and nutrition.

This is a two-year course where you will study not only the diploma, but also study additional professional qualifications, including safeguarding, basic food hygiene and paediatric first aid. You will have the time to learn the theories and practise the practical application of becoming an early years practitioner. At the end of the course you will have achieved the competencies required to be included in ratio.

If you are yet to achieve a grade 4 in English Language and Maths, this will also be a compulsory part of your course.

All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods. Knowledge based outcomes can be assessed using a range of assessment tasks, such as assignments, presentations and workbooks.

Skills based outcomes must be achieved with reference to a real work environment and must include direct observation within the workplace.

4 GCSE's at grade 3 or above, including English Language and Maths

Attend a taster day

Demonstrate an ability and aptitude for working with children aged 0 to 11 years and 11 months in any setting

Complete associated diagnostic tasks

Provide two positive references

Successful completion of a Disclosure Baring Service (DBS) check

This qualification allows progression on to the Level 3 Early Years Educator qualifications and other relevant Level 3 qualifications relating to early years and child care.