NCFE Cache Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (also available as a T Level Transition Programme)

Who is the course for
This qualification is for students who would like to be given the opportunity to apply their knowledge directly to the early years (0-5 years).

It is ideal if you are interested in improving your employability skills while learning about working with children and if you are interested in studying a Level 3 course, such as the T Level, but need to spend a year improving your employability skills, English and maths, and your overall knowledge of childcare.

It has been designed to help you improve the key skills needed for employment in the childcare industry.

You do not need to have previous experience or qualifications in working with children to take this qualification.

You will gain skills in communication, teamwork, following procedures, recording of child observations and planning activities through a compulsory work placement.

Course Content
The aim of this qualification is to provide you with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to 7 years of age, including child development, health and safety, safeguarding, equality and diversity, SEN, play, behaviour and health and physical needs. This will also help prepare you for some of the core modules that will be studied on the Level 3 T Level: Education.

The qualification content meets the Department for Education’s (DfE) Level 2 full and relevant criteria for a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner in the workforce. To gain this qualification you must achieve a total of 37 credits from all 14 mandatory units. You must also complete your work placement, where you will be working with children, and show progression in your study skills and English and maths.

Study Methods
Cache have recommended a selection of teaching methodologies, in addition to this a range of tried and tested strategies that create an active classroom are in place. Strategies in place to reduce cognitive load including the use of worked examples, reducing inessential information and increasing independent problem-solving for learners as they become more efficient.