Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner

The NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner is designed for individuals passionate about working with young children and seeking to establish a solid foundation in early years education and care. This qualification equips learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to support the development and well-being of children from birth to 5 years, with an understanding of children up to 7 years old.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for:

• Individuals aged 16 and over who aspire to work in early years settings such as nurseries, preschools, or as classroom assistants.

• Those without prior experience in childcare but with a keen interest in supporting young children’s learning and development.

Modules studied:

• Roles and Responsibilities of the Early Years Practitioner
• Health and Safety of Babies and Young Children in the Early Years
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusive Practice in Early Years Settings
• Safeguarding, Protection and Welfare of Babies and Young Children in Early Years Settings
• Understand How to Support Children’s Development
• Support Care Routines for Babies and Young Children
• Support the Planning and Delivery of Activities, Purposeful Play Opportunities and Educational Programmes
• Promote Play in an Early Years Setting
• Support Well-Being of Babies and Young Children for Healthy Lifestyles
• Support Babies and Young Children to be Physically Active
• Support the Needs of Babies and Young Children With Special Educational Needs and Disability
• Promote Positive Behaviour in Early Years Settings
• Partnership Working in the Early Years
• Support the Needs of the Child in Preparing for School