Course: Introduction to Early Years Education and Care Level 2

Study Level


Level 2

Location


Great Yarmouth Campus

Lowestoft Campus

Duration


1 Year

FT / PT


Full-time

Please note, this course is currently full for September 2024 at our Great Yarmouth campus and we are not accepting any further applications. 

Supported by inspirational college tutors and industry experts, you will develop an understanding of child development, play and learning, international approaches to education, safeguarding, additional needs and so much more.

This course will equip you with a licence to practise and our workplace assessors will support you to master the skills you will need to support children’s development and make a difference to their long-term outcomes, as this is the most crucial period for children’s brain development. You will also use our outdoor learning environments to plan activities to take into settings to help educate and inspire young children about nature and creating a bette planet.

Modules you will study include:

  • Child development
  • Play and learning
  • International approaches to education
  • Safeguarding
  • Additional needs
  • Partnership working

Why study with us?

  • Amazing learning environments, including simulated nursery and outdoor area.
  • Excellent partnerships and placement opportunities with schools and nurseries across Norfolk and Suffolk, creating additional learning opportunities to meet local needs.
  • One-to-one tutor support to mentor you to achieve your goals and career aspirations.

Requirements

You will need to have achieved at least four GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English and maths, or completed the Level 1 course.

You do not need to have previous experience or qualifications in working with children to apply for this qualification.

Assessment

You be assessed through direct observation within the workplace, a portfolio of evidence, written assignments or a task and through team presentations.

Progression

Childcare is an excellent course if you want to go on to study a degree in subjects such as midwifery, paediatric nursing or early childhood.

You can progress on to Technical Childcare and Education Level 3.

"Woodlands has a strong and professional working relationship with East Coast College. The students we have on placement with us are very pleasant, helpful and eager to learn and we encourage them at our setting. The students are well supported by the college and the team are always on hand to provide advice. We feel this is a mutually beneficial arrangement as we always welcome an extra pair of hands and the students gain valuable experience and learning opportunities to support their college course."

Woodlands Primary Academy

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