What you will learn
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Unit 1 - Understand Development of Babies and Young Children
In this unit you will understand the expected rate of development of babies and young children. You will also explore the theories and philosophies of child development.
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Unit 2 - Prepare Young Children for the Transition to School
In this unit, you will look at the Early Years Framework and the ways it helps prepare children for school. You will understand the role of the Early Years Educator in preparing for a child’s transition from the early years setting into school.
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Unit 3 - Safeguarding and Child Protection in the Early Years
In this unit, you will understand the legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures in relation to safeguarding babies and young children. You will explore child protection in the early years, including the importance of whistleblowing in the early years. At the end of this unit you will be confident in your ability to keep babies and young children safe and secure in the setting.
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Unit 4 - Promote the Health, Safety, and Welfare of Babies and Young Children
In this unit you will understand the legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures in relation to Health and Safety in the Early Years. You will also understand the food safety practices within the Early Years. You will know how to support children who are unwell and the way to minimise the spread of infections. You will also learn about the importance of safe medication procedures within the setting. You will explore different ways to manage risk within the setting.
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Unit 5 - Support the Physical Care, Health, and Wellbeing of Babies and Young Children in Early Years Settings
In this unit you will learn how to promote safe and healthy eating in the early years setting. You will be able to promote oral health with young children. You will also know how to support physical activity within the early years. At the end of the unit you will be exploring ways in which to support babies and young children with physical care routines.
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Unit 6 - Promote Equality, Diversity, and Inclusive Practice in Early Years Settings
In this unit you will understand the legislation around equality, diversity and inclusion. Also knowing how to promote equality and inclusion within the early years setting.
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Unit 7 - Support Self-regulation, Emotional Wellbeing, and Positive Behaviour within the Early Years
In this unit you will understand both co-regulation and self-regulation in the early years. Also exploring the various strategies to promote regulation in young children. You will learn how to promote emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour. You will be able to support young children to understand and regulate their emotions and behaviour. Lastly, within this unit you will be able to support in children’s emotional wellbeing in the early years setting.
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Unit 8 - Support Children with Special Educational Needs and Disability
In this unit, you will understand the legislation in relation to Special Educational Needs and Disability. You will be able to support children with SEND in their own setting. You can work with others to support babies and young people with SEND. Lastly, as part of this unit, you will be able to implement the graduated approach to support babies and young children with additional support needs.
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Unit 9 - Promote Positive Attachments in Early Years Settings
In this unit you will understand attachment in the early years. You will know the role of the practitioner in promoting positive attachments. You will then explore how to promote positive attachments in the setting.
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Unit 10 - Support Babies and Young Children through Transitions and Significant Life Events
In this unit you will understand the impact of transitions and significant life events on babies and young children. You will be able to implement strategies learned to support babies and young children through transitions and significant events.
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Unit 11 - Promote Purposeful Play Activities within Early Years Settings
In this unit you will understand the importance of play in the Early Years. You will be able to plan for purposeful play in both indoor and outdoor environments.
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Unit 12 - Develop Early Literacy, Reading, and Mathematical Skills with Young Children
In this unit you be able to know how to plan and implement a curriculum suitable to the needs of the children in the setting. You will also be able to plan activities that promote the emergent literacy, reading and mathematics skills of babies and young children. Lastly as part of this unit you will look at implementing a phonics programme within the early years.
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Unit 13 - The Role of Assessment in Early Years and Child Development
In this unit you will be able to understand the importance of assessment within the early years. You will be able to use the knowledge of children’s learning and development needs to adapt practice.
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Unit 14 - Effective Record Keeping and Information Sharing in the Early Years
In this unit you will understand the importance of following guidelines regarding record keeping and confidentiality of information.
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Unit 15 - Promoting Effective Partnership in Early Years Settings
In this unit you will understand the importance of partnership working with parents in the early years. You will also be able to work with management, colleagues and other agencies. You will also understand the importance of working as an advocate for babies and young children.
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Unit 16 - Professional Practice and Developing as an Early Years Educator
In this unit you will understand the professional behaviours and standards expected of the early years professionals. You will also be able to engage in coaching, supervision, and reflective practice for professional development.
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Unit 17 - Promote Speech, Language, and Communication in the Early Years
In this final unit you will understand how to promote speech, language, and communication in the early years. You will know how to create an environment that promote the speech, language, and communication of babies and young children.
Awarding Body
TQUK is the fastest growing Ofqual regulated awarding organisation in the UK. Operating in over 400 centres worldwide, they provide a wide range of vocational qualifications that conform to a high standard, specialising in the areas of first aid, education and training, health and safety, and health and social care.
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Course Outcome
Upon graduation, you’ll attain fully-qualified status in the sector, as well as a license and the right to practice in the childcare workforce as an Early Years Educator. You’ll also be awarded a formal certificate of achievement from TQUK.
Once complete, you can progress into various job roles in the statutory within an Ofsted-regulated environment, voluntary or private sectors such as:
- Practitioner in day nurseries
- Practitioner in nursery schools
- Practitioner in reception classes in primary schools
- Pre-school worker
- Home-based child carer.
How is this course assessed or examined?
This course is assessed in two ways:
Tutor-marked assignments (TMAs)
Each unit is followed by a tutor-marked assignment (TMA) which will be completed at the end of each module and marked by your tutor.
You will not be required to take an external exam with this course as your portfolio of evidence is internally assessed by us and externally quality assured by the awarding body. The outcomes for each TMA are Achieved or Not Yet Achieved. Your tutor will provide feedback on your work, and should there be any amendments required, they will outline what is needed for you to complete that assignment.
Observation (included)
This course requires up to four observations. This means that somebody will need to observe your practice working with children aged 0-5 years old in an OFSTED-regulated setting. This could be in a workplace or a voluntary placement. These practical observations will be carried out by an Oxbridge Assessor (we’ll visit you), and that’s included in the course price.
We offer up to four complimentary external observations for this course to any student on the UK mainland, which is enough to complete the course.
More information about practical observations
Important note about Observations
Many other providers are currently not compliant with the observation requirements for this course.
It is not possible to complete the observations in this course using a member of staff in your placement. Observations must take place directly by the centre that runs the course.
When comparing us to others, please ensure they provide direct observations from their centre. Otherwise, you will not be able to complete your course.
Entry requirements
To begin your new career journey, you only need this qualification and your English and maths level 2 qualifications. With both of these in your pocket, you’ll be included in the level 3 staff-to-child ratio in childcare settings. We would suggest that you’ve worked with children before or hold a level 2 qualification in childcare.
Progression route
After you’ve completed your level 3 studies, you may wish to progress to early years level 4 and early years level 5. Learn more about the different qualification levels here.
You can seek employment within private nurseries, local authority nurseries, home-based childcare (nannies, childminders), playgroups, pre-schools, school nurseries, Reception classes, school Foundation units, and other settings with settings working with babies and children from birth to age 5 years.
