This unit will take you through the vital importance of creativity and imagination in the development of a child. It is aimed at a range of learners who wish to be introduced to childcare and development of children aged 0-5 years. This qualification will be replaced by the NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Child Development and Care in the Early Years (603/7012/9). Here you’ll find support for teaching and studying BTEC Professional Level 2 qualifications for Early Years Practitioners. Children’s Mental Health Week is a crucial event that aims to raise awareness and provide resources for supporting the mental well-being of children and young people.

Achieving one of the qualifications demonstrates an individual's ability relating to pupil welfare, care, behaviour and learning.The free online childcare course has been designed to provide an in-depth understanding of various aspects concerning children and young people. The complete solution for the new NVQs and SVQs in Children's Care, Learning and Development Written by the authors of the bestselling S/NVQ Early Years Care and Education resources, these Candidate Handbooks contain everything students need to succeed in these qualifications.

Learners will cover topics such as communicating with children, engaging children through activities, supporting learning and planning for the care of children's physical and emotional needs. The book includes: a section on common issues that practitioners might have in planning and observation, as well as best practice solutions; a CD-Rom of blank observation and planning proforma sheets; tips on how to ensure your observations are effective and of high quality; advice on how to ensure your planning is focused and relevant; suggestions for resources to use in your learning environment; tips on how to integrate the planning and observation cycle into your practice. This is the ideal book for you if you are an early years professional, a Level 2 or Level 3 child care learner, are working in a pre-school or are working as a child minder. It includes the knowledge and understanding of child development and well-being necessary for working with children in a variety of settings. The qualification content meets the Department for Education’s (DfE) Level 2 full and relevant criteria for a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner in the workforce.It will also help them to improve provision and outcomes for children and be better prepared for Ofsted inspection. Functional skills are available from Entry 1 through to Level 2, our Functional Skills qualifications offer full curriculum coverage across all five levels. Having these qualifications and experience working with children can demonstrate a person's competence and knowledge in childcare, and make them eligible to work in various early years settings.

This amount includes seller specified domestic postage charges as well as applicable international postage, dispatch, and other fees. With the new EYFS in its infancy, this practical professional development title will take practitioners through the new policies and provide vital information and practical advice on how to implement it effectively. Within this unit you will learn about the necessity of play to young children’s development as well as demonstrating different play activities suitable for young children from birth to five years old. To gain this qualification, learners must achieve a total of 37 credits from all 14 mandatory units. This text covers all mandatory units and a good selection of optional units to provide the information learners need to succeed.

CACHE level 2 introduction to early years education and care by Carolyn Meggitt Develop your understanding and skills with this textbook endorsed by CACHE for the new qualification.

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This qualification allows progression on to the Level 3 Early Years Educator qualifications and other relevant Level 3 qualifications relating to early years and child care.