Online Enrolments

Prior knowledge

You will need to demonstrate that you have a good basic education to cope with the demands of the programme (this will be assessed at the pre-course information and assessment session).

What will I learn?

Sessions are taught in centre, with visiting speakers, teacher and learner led class discussions, group work and presentations. You will learn how to support young children's learning and development, how to keep them safe and provide a stimulating learning environment within a childcare setting. You will learn how to work effectively to provide high quality learning experiences with skilled Practitioner support. The age range for this course is focused on birth to 5 years with general knowledge of children up to age 7.

The course will cover the roles and responsibilities of the Early Years Practitioner, as well as equality, diversity, and inclusive practice in Early Years settings.

Teaching / learning methods

1-1 tutorials, group work and discussions, presentations, reflective accounts and role play.
A minimum of 7 hours per week - research and task completion will be needed. To obtain the full Level 2 Diploma you will need to complete and have signed off all weekly tasks and observations of your practice by the course end date.

What examinations will I be able to take?

The CACHE Level 2 course is assessed by completion of tasks submitted each week for each of the units plus assessment of skills and competence in the real working environment.

Placement

You will need to gain a volunteer placement or employment in a nursery setting catering for 0-5 year old children.

You will need to complete a placement and have a clear DBS to achieve a full Level 2 qualification.
However you may start the course without a confirmation of an Early Years setting.
You must work in an Early Years setting or nursery in a paid or voluntary capacity for a minimum of 5 hours per week for the duration of the course.

What extra work do I need to do outside the classroom?

Work in an Early Years setting or nursery in a paid or voluntary capacity for a minimum of 5 hours per week for the duration of the course.

A minimum of 7 hours per week - research and task completion will be needed. To obtain the full Level 2 Diploma you will need to complete and have signed off all weekly tasks and observations of your practice by the course end date.

Progression opportunities

Once you have completed your certificate you may want to apply for any of the following courses which CALAT deliver:-

Level 3 Early Years Educator course.
Level 3 Specialist Teaching and Learning in Schools
Level 2 Understanding Children and Young peoples Mental Health

You will need to attend an information and Interview for this course
You must have access to and be able to use a computer to word process your assignments.

Contact details:
training4care@croydon.gov.uk

Joining instructions

There is a minimum age to enrol on this course. You must be 19 years of age or above as of 31.8.24. You must live in the borough of Croydon. The course may be free depending on your current employment status or income.

All candidates are required to attend an online information and interview. We are holding these Information and Assessment sessions on:

Wednesday 5th February and Wednesday 12th February, 2025.

Sessions are held at our CALAT Thornton Heath centre and are by appointment only. To book your appointment or to discuss any queries you may have, please email us at:

training4care@croydon.gov.uk .

You will need to bring to the session your payslips, if employed, and/or evidence of any benefits you are currently receiving. This evidence should relate to the period over last 3 months.

If successful and you are offered a place on a course,you will receive an offer letter with course details.

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