Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development

Category:
2 Years / All Courses / Apprenticeship / Childcare / Level 2 / NVQ / Part Time / Post 16 / Workbased /

The qualification will cover the core knowledge and understanding required to work within the Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development sectors. By studying this qualification, learners will:

  • develop their knowledge and understanding of the core principles and values which underpin children’s care, play, learning and development practice
  • understand how legislation, national policies, guidance and frameworks support children’s care, play, learning and development
  • appreciate factors that impact upon the health, well-being, learning and development of children
  • consider the roles, responsibilities and accountabilities of early years and childcare workers
  • understand the purpose of legislation, national policies, procedures and codes of conduct and practice in relation to the safeguarding of children

Course Information

This qualification is practice based and assesses learners’ knowledge and competence to practice in employment or a work placement.

The qualification is designed for:

  • learners from 16 years of age who are interested in working in a support role in the Childcare sector learners who are studying, or have completed Level 2 Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development: Core
  • learners already in work and undertaking Level 2 roles and responsibilities
  • learners returning to the workforce after a career break looking to refresh their knowledge and skills in the Childcare sector
  • Learners are strongly recommended to complete the Level 2 Childcare, Play, Learning and Development: Core qualification prior to or alongside this qualification.

The content for this qualification:

  • principles and values
  • safeguarding
  • health and safety
  • health, well-being, learning and development
  • professional practice

 

 

Essential Skills:

Essential Communication Skills Essential Application of Number Skills
Two part assessment: controlled task and multiple choice confirmatory test. Two part assessment: controlled task and multiple choice confirmatory test.

 

It is a requirement to attend workshops throughout the programme. Failure to do this may result in you being unable to continue this programme.

There is an expectation for employers:

  • to actively and collectively work with learners and assessors
  • to collaboratively undertake the selection of optional units and plan for assessment

Assessment:

  • A set of structured tasks
  • A portfolio of evidence
  • Professional discussion

Entry Requirements

Apprenticeship: There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification but learners must be at least 16 years of age and in employment for at least 16 hours per week. They must have a clean Enhanced DBS check.

Workbased: There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification but learners must be 16 years of age and in employment for at least 16 hours per week, volunteering or on a practical placement as they will be required to show competence in both knowledge and skills. They must have a clean Enhanced DBS check.

Equipment

  • Desirable Text Books
  • Lever Arch File
  • Stationery

Course Fee

Apprenticeship – no fee if this course is taken as an apprenticeship

Workbased course fee – Level 2 £750

Progression

There may be opportunities to progress to Level 3 Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development: Practice.

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Disclaimer:
The College takes all reasonable steps to provide the educational services and courses as described above. Details are correct at the time of editing but may be subject to change without prior notice. Courses will not run if student numbers are insufficient. The College has the right to refuse individuals entry to courses in certain circumstances. Prospective students may be advised of more suitable alternatives, if appropriate. The entry requirements stated are those that are normally required to undertake the programme of study.

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