Course Summary
Overall, the "Learning to Work in Early Years Settings (Early Years Practitioner)" course equips adult students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue rewarding careers in early years education and make a positive difference in the lives of young children and their families.
Key Topics
Adult students gain practical skills and techniques for supporting children’s learning and development across various settings, including cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. These skills are essential for creating engaging learning environments and facilitating meaningful learning experiences for young children.
Assessment
Progression
Upon completion of this course, students can advance to accredited qualifications within the same field or related areas. Progressing to accredited qualifications can significantly improve employment prospects for roles directly associated with this specialised pathway.
Furthermore, our range of accredited qualifications contributes to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), aiding individuals in maintaining and enhancing their professional skills. This progression pathway supports upskilling and retraining, enhancing the value of students’ CVs.
Designed to promote success, our tailored pathways provide a solid foundation for career progression and personal development, equipping learners with practical skills and knowledge applicable across diverse professional environments.
Childcare. Teaching Pathway progression options include:
Level 2 qualifications [no workplace required]:
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health
- Level 2 Certificate introducing Caring for Children and Young People
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses
Level 2 qualifications [workplace required]:
- Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
- Level 2 Diploma Early Years Practitioner
Care Pathway progression options include:
Level 2 qualifications [no workplace required]:
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
- Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse
- Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions
- Level 2 Certificate in Self Harm, Suicide Awareness & Prevention
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace
- Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour That Challenges
- Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading
- Level 2 Certificate in Equality & Diversity