Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Diploma

Units of study include: supporting physical care routines for children; supporting children's play; supporting the needs of the child in preparing for school; supporting children's development; engage in professional development; and supporting creative play. You will also undertake a minimum of 250 placement hours.

You will study a range of units which are organised into clusters and include: Support physical care routines for children, An introduction to the role of the early years practitioner, Understand how to work in partnership, Understand legislation relating to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children, Use legislation relating to the health and safety of children, Use legislation relating to equality, diversity and inclusive practice, Play, Development and Learning for School, Understand how to plan to meet the needs of the developing child, Supporting children�s play in early years. You will also need to undertake a minimum of 250 placement hours which will be logged and used to link theory to practice in particular with the following units: Use observation, assessment and planning, Support children�s positive behaviour, Engage in professional development.

All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods. This could include direct observation within the workplace, a portfolio of evidence, written assignments or a task set by CACHE. Additional assessment requirements: Some learning outcomes within this qualification will require assessment in a Real Work Environment.

Minimum four grade 3-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 1 course, and English at grade 4 and maths at grade 3. A clear DBS check will be required.

This qualification allows progression onto the CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator qualifications and other Level 3 qualifications relating to childcare. Job roles include Nursery Assistant, Classroom Assistant, Nanny and Pre-school Assistant.