Diploma For The Early Years Practitioner

A recognised qualification and a L2 license to practice

The opportunity to also continue working towards key GCSE qualifications (English/Maths)

Why choose this course?

3 days in Sixth form

2 days in placement

Gain real work experience from weekly placement in a variety of settings

Students are required to obtain a satisfactory DBS check,

the Sixth Form cover the cost of this for you

License to practice as a Level 2 Childcare practitioner

Upskilling GCSE qualifications

Gain Knowledge & Skills through practical application and classroom learning

Additional support to reflect your specific needs

Progression Routes

A stepping stone to further study options

e.g. T Level in Education & Childcare

Employment as a Level 2 Childcare practitioner

We will support you to make the right decision about what to do after the L2 qualification

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Subjects studied include:

Roles and responsibilities of the Early Years Practitioner

Health and safety of the children

Equality, diversity and inclusive practice

Safeguarding, protection and welfare of children

How to support children’s development

Care routines for babies and young children

Promoting, planning and delivery of play / educational programmes

Support well-being of healthy lifestyles for children

Support children to be physically active

Supporting children with Special Education Needs and Disability

Further Information

Gain an insight into potential career paths

Gain transferrable skills:

Teamwork

Confidence

Resilience

Further Patience

Decision making

Evaluation abilities

Academic skills

Wealth of valuable knowledge including developing English & Maths skills