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Level 2 Diploma for Children's Care, Learning and Development (Wales and Northern Ireland)

This course will assist you in preparation for working with young children.

Course Overview

This one year qualification provides you with the preparation needed for working with children in a variety of settings, including nursery assistant, pre-school assistant, crèche assistant or parent-toddler assistant.

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Course Code: 78460

Course Modules

Units to complete:

Context principles and values that underpin practice
Communication and partnerships working
Safeguarding children
Keeping Children safe, health and well being
Supporting Children's development
Support Children's personal care and nutrition
Support Children's play learning and development
Contribute to the support of children with disabilities and/or needs

You will be required to complete Essential Skills.

Ideal If:

you would like to work with children in a variety of settings, including nursery assistant, pre-school assistant, crèche assistant or parent toddler assistant.

You'll Learn:

how to understand children’s development, preparing and maintaining safe environments for childcare and explore ways to support children’s play and learning

You'll Love:

the hands-on experience in this course when you will get an opportunity to work in a real early years company.

You'll Progress:

to the Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development.

You'll Need:

a minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade D or above or equivalent. You are required to complete an Access NI clearance. You will also be required to pass initial interview assessment test .

Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

While we endeavour to run all our courses on the advertised day, SERC reserves the right to change the day of week on which the course runs.

In addition to the above Terms & Conditions students must also adhere to the following:

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