Teaching and Entertaining Pre-School Children (Level 2)

The early years of a child’s life are absolutely crucial in that child’s future health and happiness. It’s also a known fact that ‘play’ is a vital component in the development of the child, and it is through play that children learn so many things about the world around them.

Module 1 - The stages of development

• Physical
• Intellectual
• Language
• Emotional
• Social
• Factors which affect growth and development

Module 2 - Observation and assessment of children

• Types of observation
• Methods of observation

Module 3 - Supporting children

• Gifted children
• Talented children
• Exploring the senses

Module 4 - Early numeracy

• Shape and size
• Measurements
• Money
• Time

Module 5 - Early literacy

• Language and communication
• Linking sounds and letters
• Reading
• Writing
• English as an additional language

Module 6 - Personal, social and emotional development

• Forming relationships
• Sense of community
• Exploring cultures and religions
• Equal Opportunities
• Recognising and dealing with emotions
• Growing independence
• Facing up to fears
• Self-confidence and self-esteem

Module 7 - Physical development, intellectual development and creative development

• Fresh air and exercise
• Indoor physical play
• Outdoor physical play
• Knowledge and understanding of the world
• Science and Technology
• Cooking
• Feeding the imagination
• Painting, drawing, printing, collage and model making
• Music
• Role play

Module 8 - Prompting safe play

• Child rights and protection
• Health and Safety
• Dangers online
• Television
• Guns and toy weapons
• Bullying

Assessment

Assessments are a great way of checking your progress allowing you to apply your learning to real-world situations. Through the Teaching and Entertaining Pre-School Children (Level 2) Course by NCFE, students will be assessed by a series of written assignments, which are submitted to and marked by your tutor.

All assignments are set by NCFE. Upon verification of the activities, exercises and assignments, a certificate of achievement will be awarded by the national awarding organisation NCFE, as confirmation that your written work has met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the programme.

There is no external examination required.

What's included:

You will have access to a tutor, via email, who will mark your work and guide you through the course to help you be ready for your examinations. In addition you will be supplied with a comprehensive Study Guide which will help you through the study and assessment process.

The course pack includes, guidance on relevant study skills and full tutor support comprising:

• the marking of a series of assignments
• written answers to specific study problems
• 12 month tutor support via emails
• a copy of our study guide, will give you guidance on studying and submitting assignments

Study Time

Study Hours are an approximate figure and are dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow enough time to complete assignments/ question papers.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the Teaching and Entertaining Pre-School Children (Level 2) Course is: 12 months

Entry Requirements

Our Teaching and Entertaining Pre-School Children (Level 2) Course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Teaching and Entertaining Pre-School Children and has a keen interest in the subject, plus an intention to progress a career.

1. Learners will need sufficient numeracy and literacy
2. Students should have access to a computer and the internet throughout your study period.
3. Learners should have basic PC skills in order to navigate our Support Portal
4. You should be fully committed to your studies.