L2 Early Years Practitioner
Subject Area
Health, Social Care & Life Sciences
Student Type
Students aged 16-18
Study Mode
Full Time
Course Type
Technical
What is the course about?
The aim of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to7 years of age with applied knowledge in the early years, 0-5 years.
It includes both knowledge and skills that meet the Department for Education Early Years Practitioner (DfE EYP) criteria in full and map to the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) within the Early Years Educator occupational standard in England.
Why should I choose the course?
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.
As part of this course you will attend industry placement in an early years setting 1 day a week and complete a minimum of 250 hours. Your assessor will come in to the setting and carryout observations to ensure that you are meeting the Early Years Practitioner criteria.
What will I learn?
Some of the content includes:
- 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 for healthy lifestyles
- Support 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
What will the course lead on to?
Are there any links with industry and university?
The college work closely with the Early Years sector and have worked with them to design an effective curriculum. Close links to universities provides opportunities for visits and support with personal statements.
What support is available?
We have a welfare team that are on hand to offer guidance, support and help when needed. Additionally, eligible students can access a wide range of finance and funding support to help them during their time at college.
Why should I choose to study the course at Warrington & Vale Royal College?
This course is delivered by our expert teachers and is designed in collaboration with industry and employers. It is delivered within our state-of-the-art Health and Social Care Academy, with all the very latest industry relevant equipment.
What are my funding options?
Please contact our friendly Learner Services team on 01925 494400
Are there any additional costs associated with the course?
DBS
Trips Approx. £200
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