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Free Level 2 Early Years Neuroscience Course Online – West London College

CostFREE
Duration12 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. The course is self-paced, so you can log in and study whenever suits you. You'll explore how the brain develops in babies and children from birth to age seven, including why the first three years matter so much for brain growth. You'll also look at self-regulation and how understanding neuroscience can help you support children's development, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing. The course takes around 12 weeks. It's open to adults aged 19 and over who are resident in Greater London.

Who this course is for

Adults (19+)

Entry requirements

You will need to be:

aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you wish to study be eligible to study in the UK, with 'in-date' evidence that shows that you will be resident in the UK for the duration of the course and not currently studying an apprenticeship programme be resident in Greater London

You will also need access to a computer (laptop or desktop), and a stable internet connection, to access our interactive online learning platform.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how the brain develops in babies and young children from birth to age seven.
  • You'll explore why around 90% of brain growth happens before the age of three.
  • You'll learn what self-regulation means and why it matters in the early years.
  • You'll discover how neuroscience can inform your practice with young children.
  • You'll examine how early brain development affects children's behaviour, emotions, and health outcomes.
  • You'll build knowledge you can apply when working with babies and young children.

How you will learn

You'll study through an interactive online learning platform, available at any time. Assessment is by an online portfolio of evidence, which includes written tasks and essay-style questions. An assessor will mark your work and give you written feedback throughout. You'll need a laptop or desktop computer and a stable internet connection to access the platform.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a laptop or desktop computer and a stable internet connection to access the online learning platform. West London College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery practitioner: support children's learning and development in a nursery setting.
  • Early years educator: work in nurseries, pre-schools, or children's centres.
  • Childcare worker: provide care and stimulation for babies and young children.
  • Teaching assistant: support children in Reception or Key Stage 1 classrooms.
  • Family support worker: help families understand and support early child development.
  • Play worker: plan and lead play activities for young children.

What you could study next

A Level 2 Neuroscience in Early Years Qualification is a knowledge course. To work as a qualified early years educator in a staffed ratio role, you'd typically need a Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma. You could also look at a Level 3 Award or Certificate in Childcare and Education to deepen your practice knowledge. If you're interested in the academic side, an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Health and Social Care could open the door to a degree in early childhood studies or a related field.

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