This course is designed over one year and enables the learners to study over a range of sectors, which will support study for future development. You will develop transferable skills and sector specific skills such as communication and working with children, families and professionals – providing a broad range of knowledge and skills to start your journey to working with children.
Course Overview
Course Code
FF1CCHI1L0
End Date
Fri, 02 Jul 2027
Entry Requirements
Three GCSE at grade 2 or above including maths and English
Course information
The course covers mandatory and optional units to develop core skills including:
– Sharing learning experiences with children
– Growth and development of young children
– Human growth and development
– Respecting and valuing children
– Children’s play and leisure activities in the community
– Preparing for your next steps
– Supporting babies to play
– Science activities for young children
– Technology activities for young children
– Musical activities for young children Practical health and safety when with young children
– Finding out about Forest Schools Craft activities for young children
– Understanding learning and development through play Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
– Healthy living
– Healthy eating for families
– Listening to and talking with a young child
One year
You will be assessed through a variety of evidence produced for your portfolio. Topics are classroom based and will include practical and written activities.
1 Year
Level 2 Certificate for the Children & Young People’s Workforce
A career in childcare after completing a Level 2 childcare qualification.
Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry for Early Years Practitioner
Level 1