The aim of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to 7 years of age with applied knowledge in the early years, 0-5 years.
Course overview
The aim of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to 7 years of age with applied knowledge in the early years, 0-5 years.
The qualification content meets the Department for Education’s (DfE) Level 2 full and relevant criteria for a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner in the workforce.
Who is this course for?
This qualification is ideal for learners looking to work with children between birth and 5 years, and gain knowledge of working with children up to 7 years.
Learners do not need to have previous experience or qualifications in working with children to undertake this qualification.
What you'll learn
Roles and responsibilities of the Early Years Practitioner:
Health and safety of babies and young children in the Early Years.
Equality, diversity and inclusive Practice in Early Years settings.
Safeguarding, protection and welfare of babies and young children in Early Years settings.
Understand how to support children’s development.
Support care routines for babies and young children.
Support the planning and delivery of activities, purposeful play.
Opportunities and educational programmes.
Promote play in an Early Years Setting.
Support well-being of babies and young Children.
Healthy lifestyles support for babies and young Children to be physically active.
Support the needs of babies and young children with special educational needs and disability.
Promote positive behaviour in Early Years settings.
Partnership working in the Early Years.
Support the needs of the child in preparing for school.
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