BTEC Level 2 Diploma for Early Years Practitioners

The aim of this qualification is to give learners knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to seven years of age with applied knowledge in the early years, birth–5 years. This qualification meets the Department for Education (DfE) Level 2 criteria that set out the knowledge, understanding and skills that a practitioner must demonstrate to achieve an Early Years Practitioner (Level 2) qualification and be considered as qualified to support young children aged from birth to five in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). On completion of the qualification, learners can be counted towards the statutory framework for the EYFS staff: child ratio at Level 2.

Legislation, Policy and Procedures for Working in Early Years Settings, Child Development from Birth up to Seven Years, Contribute to the Health and Safety of Babies and Young Children, Safeguarding the Welfare of Babies and Young Children, Supporting Babies and Young Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, Supporting Children's Communication, Literacy and Language Development, Understand Partnership Working for the Benefit of Babies and Young Children, Promote the Health and Wellbeing of Babies and Young Children in Early Years Settings, Support Children's Learning Through Play, Contribute to Observation, Assessment and Planning to Support Children's Development, and Introduction to Personal Development for Early Years Practitioners

A work environment and online study materials

Computer/Laptop with internet access

Workplace assessment, written assignments, group/individual project work, and porfolio of evidence