Free Level 2 Technical Award in Child Development and Care in the Early Years Course in Southend-on-Sea. Classes run at South Essex College Southend Campus, full-time during the day. You'll study child development, care, and education for children aged 0 to 11 years 11 months. The course runs over 12 months. Entry requires two GCSEs at grade 3 or above in Maths and English, plus attendance at an interview event. This free technical award in child development and care in the early years qualification is awarded by NCFE.
Who this course is for
The Level 2 Certificate in Working with Children in Early Years and Primary Settings covers a range of key subject areas that provide learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to care for and educate children aged between 0 and 11 years 11 months old.
Entry requirements
GCSEs x 2 at grade 3 in MATHS and ENGLISH
Successful attendance at interview event
What you will learn
You'll explore how children develop physically, emotionally, and socially from birth to age 11.
You'll learn how to support children's learning and play in early years and primary settings.
You'll study how to keep children safe, healthy, and well cared for.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of early years practitioners.
You'll learn how to observe and assess children's development.
You'll develop knowledge of legislation and safeguarding in childcare settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at South Essex College Southend Campus. Assessment is through a combination of written assignments and practical tasks that test your knowledge and understanding of child development and care. You'll build your understanding through tutor-led lessons, group work, and guided study across the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Essex College Southend Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: support children's learning in a nursery setting.
Nursery assistant: help with daily care and activities for young children.
Early years teaching assistant: assist in Reception or Key Stage 1 classrooms.
Childcare worker: provide care in a day nursery or children's centre.
Playworker: lead play sessions in after-school or holiday clubs.
Childminder assistant: support a registered childminder with home-based care.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. This is the natural next step if you want to work as a qualified practitioner.
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid: a short qualification many childcare employers require alongside your main qualification.
T Level in Education and Early Years: a two-year Level 3 qualification combining classroom study with an industry placement.
