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Level 2 Diploma - Early Years Practitioner (Formerly NVQ Level 2)
UK Open College

Accepted by Ofsted. Official RQF qualification. Eligible for TOTUM student card.

Summary

Price
£1,200 inc VAT
Or £100.00/mo. for 12 months...
Study method
Online
Duration
9 months · Self-paced
Access to content
1 year
Qualification
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (RQF)
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Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students
  • TOTUM card available but not included in price

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Overview

This fully accredited (Early Years Practitioner course) is aimed at learners looking to, or currently working with children from birth to 5 years, and gain knowledge of children 5-7 years old in a variety of settings.

Qualification

Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (RQF)

Regulated by Ofqual
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Description

Learners will complete 9 units of study in total as listed below.

9 tutor marked assignment to complete

Understand the role of the early years practitioner

Health and safety in a childcare setting

Safeguarding in a childcare setting

Understand child development

Communication with children

Support activities, purposeful play and educational programs

Supporting children with special educational needs.

Working with others in early years childcare

Understand the principles of wellbeing in children

Who is this course for?

The early years diploma course prepares learners for employment as Early Years Practitioners. This course is also ideal for learners new to the sector or those have already completed the Level 2 certificate for the Children & Young People's Workforce.

Requirements

Students looking to enrol onto this course should meet the following criteria:

No previous qualifications or experience is required.

Have a confirmed placement in an early years setting or reception class for duration of the whole course. (250 Hours Min overall)

Be aged 16 Years or above
Possess a solid knowledge of the english language
Have access to a PC and the internet for the duration of the whole course
Basic computer skills: e.g Word processing, emailing, uploading documents etc
Have a genuine desire to succeed

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Is this a full and relevant course or just a knowledge only course

Answer:

Hi, Thank you for your enquiry! We can confirm that this is the full course and qualification and not just knowledge based. Learners will be assessed both in theory and practically in their setting. This course is also accepted by Ofsted for employment purposes.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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