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Free Level 2 Early Years Neuroscience Course Online – University of Derby

CostFREE
Duration28 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Neuroscience in Early Years Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your other commitments. Over 28 weeks, you'll explore how the brain develops in babies and young children from birth to age seven. Topics include how the social brain forms, how the limbic system works, and how children develop self-regulation. No previous experience in an early years setting is required.

Who this course is for

This qualification?s aim is to provide an introduction into the study of neuroscience in early years, it looks at the early development of the brain in babies and young children from birth to 7 years of age. It looks at how the social brain develops, the limbic system and self-regulation.

Entry requirements

This qualification is suitable for learners aged 16 or above who are interested in working in the early years sector. No previous experience of working in an early years setting is required. However, learners may find it helpful if they?ve already achieved a Level 1 qualification

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the brain develops in babies and young children from birth to seven years of age.
  • You'll understand how the social brain forms during early childhood.
  • You'll learn how the limbic system functions and its role in early development.
  • You'll study how self-regulation develops in young children.
  • You'll examine how early experiences shape brain development.
  • You'll gain knowledge to apply in nursery and early years settings.

How you will learn

You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is based on written assignments or 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. University of Derby will confirm the specific assessment requirements and any submission deadlines when you enrol.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. University of Derby will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery Practitioner: support children's learning and development in nursery settings.
  • Early Years Educator: work with children from birth to five in childcare settings.
  • Nursery Assistant: assist qualified staff in day nurseries and pre-schools.
  • Childcare Worker: provide care and early learning support in various settings.
  • Teaching Assistant (Early Years): support children in Reception and Key Stage 1 classes.
  • Family Support Worker: help families understand child development and behaviour.

What you could study next

A natural next step is a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification, which is the level recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. You could also progress to a Level 3 Award or Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health, or explore a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education. These qualifications open doors to senior practitioner roles and further study in child development or education.

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