NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
A recognised Level 2 qualification for practitioners beginning or developing their early years career.
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Who this is suitable for
- Learners aged 16+ who want to work with children from birth to 5
- New early years practitioners
- Learners progressing toward Level 3
About this qualification
This qualification develops knowledge and applied understanding of babies and young children from birth to 7, with practice focused on the early years from birth to 5. It meets the Department for Education's Level 2 full and relevant criteria.
Units, modules & structure
- 1Roles and responsibilities of the Early Years PractitionerMandatory
- 2Health and safetyMandatory
- 3Equality, diversity and inclusionMandatory
- 4SafeguardingMandatory
- 5Child developmentMandatory
- 6Care routinesMandatory
- 7Planning and delivering activitiesMandatory
- 8PlayMandatory
- 9Healthy lifestylesMandatory
- 10Physical activityMandatory
- 11SENDMandatory
- 12Positive behaviourMandatory
- 13Partnership workingMandatory
- 14Preparing children for schoolMandatory
How learning is delivered
Entry requirements
Learners must be aged 16 or over. NCFE sets no other entry requirements, although providers may apply their own guidance.
Placement requirements
A real work environment is required. NCFE recommends 250 placement hours with opportunities to work with babies and young children.
Support
- Tutor guidance and learner support throughout the qualification
More details coming soon
Final details for this qualification are still being confirmed and will be published here once available. Register your interest to hear as soon as we launch.
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