Level 1 Award in An Introduction to Early Years Settings (27264)

Course Code: 27264

Teacher: This course is being taught by Joy.

What is this Course about?

This qualification will allow learners to gain a basic knowledge of childcare in early years environments. This includes the value of play, roles and responsibilities of carers and volunteers, and the importance of developing links in the local community. The qualification covers childcare and development from birth–5 years 11 months.

Mandatory units are:

• The value of play for babies and young children.
• Management and organisation in an early years setting.
• Optional units are:
• Introduction to community development in early years settings
• Roles and responsibilities in an early years setting

Who is this Course for?

This qualification is aimed at adults wishing to work or volunteer in early years settings such as pre-schools and nurseries.

Entry Requirements to do this Course:

Learners will be expected to have Level 1 English, or equivalent skills.

It is recommended that learners should be volunteering or working in an early years setting.

Learners must have basic digital skills to be able to complete and upload work on a digital platform.

How you will be assessed?

This is a portfolio based course. Assessment tasks will be set weekly and will vary from written assignments, quizzes, creating posters etc.

To complete the Award, learners must achieve 6 credits. 5 credits must be achieved from the mandatory units and a further 1 credit must be achieved from the optional units.

How much studying will I need to do outside of the lesson?

Homework tasks will be set every week, so learners should be prepared to spend 2-3 hrs each week outside of the lesson time to complete these assignments.

Material supplied by Step2Skills

Google Classroom

What learners need to bring/supply

Learners must have a laptop or tablet with a working camera to access Google Classroom

Learners will need to meet full funding criteria.

What happens after I book this course?

There are two steps to complete before studying with us and booking on here is the first step. Your next step will be to enrol on your chosen course following the instructions in your order confirmation email.

The next steps…

During this course we will talk to you about your next steps which could include attending other courses/workshops such as Functional Skills Maths and English Level 2, a Work Skills and Career course, Level 2 Skills Bootcamps in Early Years, Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children and Young People, Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (England), Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner or Level 2 Diploma in Playwork. Please see the full range of courses we offer.

We have programmes that can support you with your next steps in skills and employment. For further information please see our information, advice and guidance page.

NOTE: This course is for Hertfordshire Residents Only - *With the exception of the registration fee, this course/workshop is fully funded by The Education & Skills Funding Agency for adults who meet a set criteria - please see further details under the 'Further Information' heading.