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Free Level 2 Adverse Childhood Experiences in Early Years Course Online

CostFREE
Duration120 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Adverse Childhood Experiences in Early Years Course. Study online. You study at your own pace, so the course fits around work, volunteering, or family commitments. Over around 120 hours, you'll explore child and young person development, the role of family structures, and how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can affect children. You'll build specialist knowledge that supports your practice in an early years setting. To enrol, you need to be aged 19 or over and working or volunteering in an early years setting for at least 7 hours a week.

Who this course is for

This Level 2 Technical Specialist Qualification is designed to provide the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to perform specialised roles within a specific occupational area.

This qualification will enable you to delve into the development of children and young people, examining various perspectives on childhood. You will investigate the role of the family and different family structures, and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their potential effects on children. You'll also learn about the practitioner's role in supporting children affected by ACEs and explore strategies to build resilience and enhance outcomes for these children.

Entry requirements

Anyone 19+ who is working or volunteering in an early years setting for a minimum of 7 hours per week.

What you will learn

  • You'll examine different perspectives on childhood and child development.
  • You'll investigate the role of family and how different family structures affect children.
  • You'll explore what Adverse Childhood Experiences are and how they can affect children's development and wellbeing.
  • You'll develop the knowledge and skills to identify and respond to ACEs in an early years context.
  • You'll learn how to apply specialist understanding to your day-to-day practice in an early years setting.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is based on written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that you complete and submit online. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to confirm this is the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Be Central Bedfordshire will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery Practitioner: specialist ACEs knowledge supports your practice in nursery settings.
  • Early Years Educator: understanding trauma and development strengthens your role with young children.
  • Childminder: apply ACEs awareness when working independently with children and families.
  • Teaching Assistant: supports work with children who have experienced adversity in school settings.
  • Family Support Worker: helps you identify and respond to children affected by ACEs.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Early Years Education: the next step if you want to move into a senior practitioner or room leader role.
  • Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner: deepens specialist knowledge and supports leadership responsibilities in early years settings.
  • Level 3 Award or Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health: complements your ACEs knowledge with a broader focus on children's mental wellbeing.
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