Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Diploma

Requirements 

• DBS clearance - we can fund this
• a minimum of a day a week on placement working with age group 0-5 years old
• 12 months to complete the qualification 
• support from an employment 'mentor' with reviews
• recommended to have maths and English qualifications 4/C or above to support with future employment but is not needed for the qualification

Content 

• exploring roles and development opportunities in early years settings  
• child development from birth to 7 years 21  
• safeguarding babies and young children in early years settings  
• supporting health and safety in early years settings  
• promoting wellbeing in early years settings  
• supporting effective communication in early years settings  
• supporting activities, purposeful play and educational programmes  
• understand how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.  
• working with parents, colleagues and other professionals in early years settings 

Assessment methods 

• taught session at Gateshead Interchange weekly on Thursday mornings from 9.30 to 11.30am, term time only
• written assignments  
• observations in the workplace
• witness testimonies completed by mentor
• professional discussions