NQual
Level 2
QN: 610/2573/2
Curriculum Active
NQual Level 2 Diploma in Early Years Practitioner
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NQual. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 311 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
NQual
Syllabus Units
9 Units
Guided Hours
311 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Communication with babies and young children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to communicate effectively in the early years setting
- Be able to communicate effectively in the early years setting
2
Health and Safety in an Early Years Setting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand health and safety guidance and legislation
- Understand procedures for working with medication
- Be able to control and prevent the spread of infection
- Be able to promote health and hygiene in babies and young children
- Be able to use equipment safely
3
Knowledge of child development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand patterns of development of babies and children from birth to 7 years
- Understand the importance of holistic development in babies and young children
- Understand the impacts of transitions and other significant events
- Be able to support babies and young children through a range of transitions
4
Promote well-being in an Early Years Setting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand dietary guidance for early years settings
- Be able to promote health and well-being in the early years settings
- Be able to carry out care routines respectfully for babies and young children
5
Safeguarding in an Early Years Setting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the legal requirements and guidance on safeguarding
- Understand the legal requirements and guidance on security and confidentiality of information
- Be able to follow policies and procedures relating the safeguarding
6
Support children with special educational needs and disabilities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand statutory guidance in relation to the care and education of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
- Be able to plan
- implement and review individual plans for care and participation
7
Support the planning of an deliver activities, purposeful play opportunities and educational programmes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand that statutory frame
- work, including the learning and development requirements for babies and young children
- Understand the observation, assessment and planning cycle
- Be able to support babies and young children through learning and development
- Be able to plan, deliver and review activities for babies and young children
8
The Role of an Early Years Practitioner
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand own role and responsibilities
- Be able to undertake continuing professional development (CPD)
9
Working with others- parents/ carers, colleagues and other professionals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to work with others including parents/ carers, colleagues and other professionals
- Be able to work with others, including parents/ carers, colleagues and other professionals
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/2573/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NQual
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2023