VTCT Skills
Level 2
QN: 603/5179/2
Curriculum Active
VTCT Skills Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by VTCT Skills. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 295 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
VTCT Skills
Syllabus Units
12 Units
Guided Hours
295 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Communicating in a babies and young children’s work setting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Communicate with babies and young children in ways that will be understood
- Reduce barriers to communication in a babies and young children’s work setting
- Extend babies and young children’s development and learning through verbal and non-verbal communication
- Contribute to babies and young children’s learning in communication, language and literacy
2
Developing self in a babies and young children’s work setting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is required for competenetce in own work role
- Engage in reflective practice and continuous professional development (CPD)
3
Equality and inclusion in a babies and young children’s work setting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of equality and inclusion
- Work in an inclusive way with others
- Know how to access information, advice and support about diversity, equality and inclusion
4
Health and well-being in a babies and young children’s work setting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise the value of health and well-being in the development of babies and young children
- Support the nutrition of babies and young children
- Promote physical activity for babies and young children
- Recognise the need to carry out care routines
5
Support positive behaviour in a babies and young children’s work setting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the policies and procedures for promoting positive behaviour in babies and young children’s settings
- Promote positive behaviour
- Respond to inappropriate behaviour
6
Supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the statutory guidance in relation to the care and education of children with SEND
- Partnership working in relation to working with children with SEND
- Support the development of individual care and participation plans for children with SEND
- Support the development needs of children with SEND
7
Supporting the child in the transition to school
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of the observation, assessment and planning cycle
- Plan, deliver and assess numeracy and literacy activities to support children’s early interest and development
8
Supporting the development of babies and young children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Support the educational development of babies and young children
- Support the creative development of babies and young children
- Evaluate own contribution to the educational and creative development of babies and young children
9
Understanding health and safety in a babies and young children’s work setting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the health and safety and security policies and procedures of the work setting
- Recognise risks and hazards in the work setting and during off-site visits
- Recognise own role and responsibilities relating to health and safety and security
- Prevent and control infection in a babies and young children’s work setting
- Know the procedures for receiving, storing and administering medicines in a babies and young children’s work setting
- Recognise the signs and symptoms which may indicate that a child is injured, unwell or in need of urgent medical/dental attention
10
Understanding the principles of babies and young children's development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise the stages of babies and young children’s development
- Recognise the needs of babies and young children during transitions
- Understand the influences that affect the holistic development of babies and young children
11
Undestanding the safeguarding of babies and young children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the legal requirements and guidance on the safeguarding of babies and young children
- Know the role and responsibilities of self and others in relation to the safeguarding of babies and young children
- Recognise when a child is in danger or at risk of harm or ab
12
Working with others in a babies and young children’s work setting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand working relationships in an early years setting
- Recognise the role of others in the health, well-being, learning and development of babies and young children
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/5179/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- VTCT Skills
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2019