NCFE
Level 2
QN: 603/4723/5
Curriculum Active
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for Children’s Care, Learning and Development (Northern Ireland)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NCFE. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 370 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
NCFE
Syllabus Units
8 Units
Guided Hours
370 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Communication and partnership working - Theme 2
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand communication in early years services2 Be able to communicate 3 Be able to share and record information in line with policies and procedures in the work setting4 Understand partnership working
2
Context, principles and values that underpins practice - Theme 1
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the range and purpose of early years services and the legislative frameworks linked to delivery2 Understand the principles and values of early years practice3 Be able to develop own professional practice4 Understand the importance of equality and inclusion5 Be able to work in an inclusive way
3
Contribute to the support of children with disabilities and/or special needs - Theme 8
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Know the difference between the medical and social models of disability2 Understand how the adoption of models of disability impact on the wellbeing and quality of life of individuals3 Know how additional needs can occur4 Know the principles of working inclusively with children with additional needs5 Be able to contribute to the learning, play or leisure opportunities and experiences for children with additional needs6 Be able to evaluate own contribution to supporting children with additional needs
4
Keeping children safe, healthy and well - Theme 4
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Know the health and safety legislation and policies and procedures of the work setting2 Be able to recognise risks and hazards3 Know what to do in the event of a non-medical incident or emergency4 Know how to recognise and respond to children’s minor illness, injury, infection, infestation and notifiable diseases5 Know about national immunisation programmes for common childhood illnesses and notifiable diseases 6 Be able to follow infection control procedures7 Know the work setting’s procedures for receiving, storing and administering medications
5
Safeguarding children - Theme 3
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Know about the legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children2 Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child has been abused, harmed or bullied3 Understand how to work in ways that safeguard children and practitioners
6
Support children’s personal care and nutrition - Theme 5
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Be able to support the personal care needs of children within a positive environment2 Know the principles and benefits of healthy eating for children at defined stages of development 3 Know how to encourage children to make healthier food and drink choices 4 Be able to support hygiene during meal or snack times
7
Support children’s play, learning and development - Theme 7
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the importance of play for children’s health, wellbeing, learning and development2 Be able to support an enabling and accessible indoor and outdoor play environment for all children3 Contribute to the support of play opportunities and experiences that promote health, wellbeing, learning and development 4 Be able to support children’s play and learning through risk and challenge
8
Supporting children’s development - Theme 6
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Know the main stages of child and young person development2 Understand the kinds of influences that affect children’s development3 Understand the potential effects of transitions and change on children’s development4 Be able to contribute to the observation and planning cycle5 Understand how to support positive behaviour in early years settings
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/4723/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NCFE
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2019