NCFE
    Level 2
    QN: 603/5216/4
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    NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in an Introduction to Neuroscience in Early Years

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NCFE. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 105 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    NCFE
    Syllabus Units
    2 Units
    Guided Hours
    105 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Understanding Neuroscience in Early Years

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the neuroscience of early brain development
    • Understand neurons and their main functions
    • Understand synaptogenesis
    • Understand how the social brain develops
    2

    Understanding self-regulation and how to nurture this in children from birth to seven years

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the limbic system
    • Understand self-regulation
    • Understand Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and the influences that can affect the child's ability to self-regulate
    • Understand about co-regulation and its role
    • Understand about the types of stresses which impact on children from birth to seven years
    • Understand adverse childhood experiences and how they influence long term wellbeing and development
    • Understand the difference between the predominant behaviourist and alternative relational approaches and policies in behaviour management

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/5216/4
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    NCFE
    Qualification Type
    Occupational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Jan 2020