Free Level 2 Technical Award in Child Development and Care in the Early Years Course in Retford. Classes run at Retford Oaks Academy, full-time during the day over two years. This NCFE qualification covers child development, care routines, and the principles that underpin early years practice. You'll study how children grow and learn from birth through to age five, and develop the knowledge needed to support them in nursery and childcare settings. The level 2 technical award in child development and care in the early years qualification is a strong foundation for anyone starting out in the sector.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll explore how children develop physically, emotionally, and socially from birth to age five.
You'll learn about safe and nurturing care routines in early years settings.
You'll understand how to support children's learning and play.
You'll study child protection principles and safeguarding responsibilities.
You'll learn about the roles and responsibilities of early years practitioners.
You'll examine how to work with parents and carers to support children's wellbeing.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Retford Oaks Academy. Assessment includes written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that test your understanding of child development and early years care. There is no practical placement built into this qualification, so assessment focuses on what you know rather than observed practice in a setting.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Retford Oaks Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery assistant: supporting practitioners in a nursery room
Childcare assistant: helping with daily care in a nursery or pre-school
Playgroup assistant: supporting children's play in community settings
Early years helper: assisting in a school reception or nursery class
Creche worker: providing childcare in leisure or community venues
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the main qualification for practitioners counted in statutory staffing ratios in nurseries and pre-schools. This is the natural next step after your Level 2 Technical Award in Child Development and Care in the Early Years classes.
Level 3 Certificate in Childcare and Education: another route into qualified early years practitioner status.
T Level in Education and Early Years: a two-year full-time qualification combining classroom study with an industry placement.
