• Two GCSEs at grade C or above (may include one relevant equivalent) to include English Language/First Language Welsh
• Entry is subject to an enhanced DBS check
• Each application is considered on individual merit
• Entry is subject to attending a course information session or informal interview

• Successful completion of relevant Level 1 programme (including skills) and decision from progression board meeting
• GCSE English Language/First Language Welsh at grade D or above
• or evidence of improvement from internal GCSE/s
• Successful decision from progression board meeting
• Entry is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Core

This part of the qualification will cover the core knowledge and understanding of the new All Wales Induction Framework for Early Years and Childcare required to work within the childcare sector. By studying this qualification, learners will complete the following units:

• Principles and values of children’s care, play, learning and development (0-19 years)
• Health, well-being, learning and development
• Professional practice as an early years and childcare worker
• Safeguarding children
• Health and safety in children’s care, play, learning and development

Practice and Theory

The Theory is 10% of the qualification and Practice is 90% of the qualification. The units include:

• Supporting core practice in children’s care, play, learning and development
• Supporting play, learning, growth and development
• Supporting nutrition and hydration in early years
• Responding to signs of potential illness and infection/infestation
• Supporting the care of 0-2/2-3 year olds
• Understanding children’s care, play, learning and development
• Positive approaches to behaviour support in early years

You will be required to arrange and attend over 280 hours of work placement. This is an integral and mandatory part of completing this course.

• the course you are taking at College
• what grades you gained in your GCSE Maths and/or English Language

• Continuous assessment during the course
• Practical assessment during the course
• Portfolio of evidence
• Workplace evidence
• Written examination

Completion of this course will allow learners to work as a qualified level 2 childcare worker in a supervised capacity in a variety of roles including: Assistant Play Worker, Childminder, Nursery Assistant, Classroom Assistant, Out of School Care Worker, Learning Support Assistant, Special Needs Assistant.

• Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
• Text books - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course, most text books are available to loan from the college library or online libraries
• Specific branded clothing, payable at the start of your course
• Art materials - you will be told about any specific items during or before you start the course
• You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page

Any costs above are approximate and may change.

• No tuition fee
• We are waiving the Administration Fee for the academic year 2024/25
• Enhanced DBS Fee - £44, payable on enrolment
• You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page

Any costs above are approximate and may change.