Course code
V076
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Attendance
Part time
Duration
33 weeks
Intake
Twice yearly View the Adult Course Guide for more details

The aim of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to seven years of age with applied knowledge in the early years, 0–5 years. The qualification content meets the Department for Education’s (DfE) Level 2 full and relevant criteria for a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner in the workforce.

There are 16 units covering the following subjects -

  • Roles and responsibilities of the Early Years Practitioner.
  • Health and safety of babies and young children in the early years.
  • Equality, diversity and inclusive practice in Early Years Settings.
  • Safeguarding, protection and welfare of babies and young children in Early Years Settings.
  • Understand 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 an Early Years Setting.
  • Support well-being of babies and young children for healthy lifestyles.
  • Support babies and young children to be physically active.
  • Support the needs of babies and young children with Special Educational Needs and Disability.
  • Promote positive behaviour in Early Years Settings.
  • Partnership working in the early years.
  • Support the needs of the child in preparing for school.

Once you have completed this course, you might wish to progress onto the Education and Training Level 3 Award.

Students required to complete an initial English assessment unless already holding an English certificate level 1 or above. 12 hour weekly placement in nursery or early school to be secured prior to course start. Essential students have a DBS for your placement; college can carry this out.

Some courses are free for eligible learners, this is shown in the course details. You may be eligible for a free course if you are:

  • Unemployed and in receipt of an income-based benefit (for example JSA, ESA or Universal Credit)
  • Employed and earning less than the low-income threshold
  • Studying for your first full Level 2 qualification on an eligible legal entitlement course
  • Aged 19-23 and studying for your first full Level 3 qualification or on an eligible legal entitlement course
  • Your eligibility for a free course will be assessed and confirmed at enrolment.
  • If you would like to discuss any aspect of fees and funding please call the Funding Team on 0161 280 8500, 0161 280 8581 or 0161 280 8689

ADVANCED LEARNER LOAN

Many of our adult learners pay for their Level 3 and above courses with an Advanced Learner Loan. If a loan is available this is indicated in the course details. It’s easy to apply, your household income isn’t taken into account and there are no credit checks. You only need to start paying back your Advanced Learner Loan when you are earning more than £25,000 per year.

Course Fee: £850.00

Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.

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