Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner Level 2

NCFE CACHE Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Practitioner (Diploma) has been designed to provide learners with an understanding of the knowledge and skills needed when working directly with children and young people in school or college environments.

It covers a wide range of areas including children and young people's development, supporting children and young people's positive behaviour and communication and professional relationships.

It's aimed at learners working in roles that support pupils' learning in primary, secondary or special schools, as well as colleges.

• You will need 3 GCSE's at Grade 3 or above including maths and GCSE English Language at Grade 4 to study at this level.
• Entry requirements for Level 2 courses in some sectors may be more specific. If you're unsure whether you meet these requirements, don't worry — we can help you find a suitable course that aligns with your skills and experience.

Satisfactory DBS

If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.

The aim of this qualification is to prepare students to work with children between the ages 0 and 5 years old or to progress onto the T Level in Education and Early Years.

To learn effectively on your course you will need to use certain items of equipment and undertake particular activities as part of your studies.

To further enhance your learning experience the following will be required:

• Uniform
• Disclosure and Barring Service Check Certificate

These come at an additional cost.

All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods.

This will include direct observation within the workplace, a portfolio of evidence, assignments and tasks set by CACHE*.