Level 2 Diploma for The Children and Young People's Workforce

Duration:1 Year Fee: Under 24 year old : £750
Full-Time courses for 16-18 School Leavers are Free.

If you are aged between 19 and 23 and you don’t have a qualification equivalent to 2 A Levels, tuition fees will be waived. If you meet the Eligible Benefit criteria AND are aged 19-23, tuition fees will be waived. Tuition fees will not be waived for students aged over 23 studying a Level 3 or higher course, however these students may qualify for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan.
Course Content: Course Content

Students are required to complete a combination of core mandatory units and optional units in year one in addition you will complete 800 hours vocational experience across four age ranges 0-1, 1-3, 3-5, and 5-8

Students gain information across a range of topics, which are taught through a variety of units. Some of these are: Communication, Professional practice, Child development, Babies development and Care, Safeguarding, Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity. These units will also provide you with the opportunity to develop skills such as personal skills, investigation skills and research on how children learn, develop and behave, while also dealing with aspects of the emotional, physical and educational development of children. This course aims to provide you with a wide range of skills and experience in preparation for your career in working with children.

Students are taught in units either over a whole year or within semesters. Students will learn by tutor led input, individual self study, group work, learning work-shops and placement. Coursework assessment is in the form of written assignments, projects and presentations.

Student’s progress within college and placement is assessed by tutors and the placement officer. You will meet regularly with your personal tutor for reviews and parents evenings. Attendance will be monitored to ensure you gain the most from your course.

Entry Qualification: 5 A – C grades at GCSE Level

It is necessary for students to have English Language and Maths GCSE at grade C. Science GCSE at grades A* - C will be needed if you wish to progress on to teacher training.