Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement to show competence in both knowledge and skills. We recommend learners complete 250 placement hours whilst undertaking this qualification. Placement opportunity must allow for skills application with babies and young children sufficient to meet the assessment criteria for the qualification. Occupation duties include: Work in partnership with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child in line with company policies and procedures. Use play to support children to understand and encourage healthy life choices. Identify issues of safeguarding and child protection, ensuring that the welfare and safety of children is promoted and safeguarded and to report any child protection concerns to the person in charge, and more.
Learners must be aged 16+
Learners are required to have Level 1 English and Maths, either Functional Skills or equivalent before completing the course.
This qualification allows progression on to the Level 3 Early Years Educator qualifications and other relevant Level 3 qualifications relating to early years and child care. Learners may work under supervision in a variety of roles such as: nursery practitioner, classroom assistant, pre-school practitioner
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