e2e Childcare course
NCFE Certificate working with Young Children (Early Years) Level 1
The Early Years programme covers 4 units working with children aged one to eight years of age. As with other First Rung programmes, your progress and abilities will be assessed on placement by a vocational assessor who will visit you regularly to monitor your progress towards your qualification.
The skills on this Early Years Level 1 qualification include:
Create a safe environment for children.
Work as part of a team.
Communication.
Contribute to opportunity of equality in support of children's development.
Provide a range of appropriate play activities for children.
These skills also include an additional subject of literacy or numeracy.
Learners can move on to achieve an NVQ Level 2 in Child Care Learning and Development. Awarding body City & Guilds.
This qualification requires the completion of 7 units, 6 are manadatory and 1 is optional.
These are 6 mandatory units which include:
Prepare and Maintain the environment to meet children's needs.
Help to keep children safe.
Support children's development.
Prepare and maintain environment.
Support Chilren's play and learning.
Optional units include:
Contribute to the effectiveness of teamwork.
Support the development of babies and children under 3 years.
Support a child with disabilities or special educational needs.
Support children's and young people's play.
Communications Level 1 can be taught alonside this qualification.