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Working with Children in Early Years and Primary Settings - Level 2
Overview
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Combining practical learning, theory and work placement, this course teaches the skills, knowledge and personal qualifications to support a wide range of careers, including early years assistant, educational support assistant or progression to a Level 3 Early Years course with full license to practice.
Mandatory early years and primary education practical experience in a work placement will prepare you to gain employment in an early years setting or progress to a qualification with a full licence to practice with the early year's sector.
You will also have the opportunity to take part in a learning company to develop your business skills.
What will I study?
- Child development from birth to 11 years and 11 months
- Children play and learning
- Supporting children positive behaviour
- The health and safety of children
- Exploring legislation/safeguarding
- Children's nutrition
- The role of the early years practitioner
- Mandatory work placement in an early years and primary school setting.
- Entry requirements
This course is only available to those aged 16-18 years.
- GCSE English Language or Maths at grade 4-9 plus four GCSEs at grade 3-9 (one must be English Language or Maths)
OR
- Successful completion of a relevant Level 1 course (eg. Caring for Children - Level 1) with GCSEs grade 3-9 in English Language and Maths plus relevant work experience within the industry.
You will need to attend an applicant event and have a successful DBS check.
If you are not studying a traditional GCSE programme, we accept alternative qualifications like Functional Skills and vocational courses. If you are not planning on sitting GCSE exams, we can also support you with completing an English Language and Maths assessment. Please contact our admissions team for further details:
- 01623 413639
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- Assessment
- You'll be assessed through a professional skills record with an early years and primary school setting.
- Written assignments and set tasks.
- Progression
- Careers
- Qualifications gained
- Certificate in Working with Children in Early Years and Primary Settings
- NCFE
- Additional costs
At West Notts College, our students benefit from excellent facilities and equipment across all campuses. However, some courses require students to purchase specific tools, equipment, or specialist clothing to fully participate in practical learning.
Visit our kit lists page to see what clothing and equipment you’ll need, and start preparing for your studies in September.
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Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the website is correct, some details may be subject to change. West Nottinghamshire College 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.