About the course

This course will provide you with a good knowledge of the development of babies and young children. You will gain an understanding of the stages and sequences of brain development, physical development and social skills. There is an opportunity to progress onto Level 3, (with the relevant GCSE's) or work as a qualified level 2 practitioner.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at Grades 2-4 English language grade must be Grade 3 or above

Why study?

You will complete planned observations of a children on placement, observing their growth and development. You will plan and prepare a nursery environment, indoor and outdoor on placement. You will also prepare a child friendly environment within the real working environment. You will lead play activities within placement and work in partnership with setting practitioners.

Guest Speakers:

• Safeguarding officer from Essex police
• Headteachers
• Nursery managers

Course Statistics:

• 80% of students were employed within 3 months of completing their course at HC
• 20% of students are employed as bank staff whilst they are completing their training and go on to work for these nurseries full time on completion of their training.
• Students who achieve English and maths at a grade 4 or above during their level 2 studies move on to a level 3 programme of study
• Employers actively recruit our students when they are on placement and through our employer afternoon

Core modules

Principles of professional practice

Roles and responsibilities of the early year’s practitioner

Health and safety of babies and young children in early years

Safeguarding protection and welfare of babies and children in the early years setting

Understanding how to support children’s development

Support care routines for babies and young children

Support the planning and delivery of activities purposeful play opportunities and educational programmes

Promote play in early years settings

Support wellbeing of babies and young children for healthy lifestyles

Support babies and young children to be physically active

Support the needs of babies and young people with special educational needs

Promote positive behaviour in the early years setting

Partnership working in the early years

Support the needs of the child in preparing for school

How will I be assessed?

• Assignments
• Practical assessment in placement
• Reflective accounts
• Essays
• Role play

Where will this course take me?

1. Primary teacher (once you complete level 3)
2. Nursery practitioner
3. Nursery manager (once you complete level 3)
4. Teaching assistant
5. Play group assistant

Aspirational Jobs

1. Primary teacher (once you complete level 3)
2. Nursery practitioner
3. Nursery manager (once you complete level 3)
4. Teaching assistant
5. Play group assistant

Will I have to provide anything?

Polo shirts x 2 approximate cost £22

Text book approximate cost £32