This programme introduces learners to the essential knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed for working with children from birth to 5 years in education and early years settings. It builds sector awareness, confidence, and employability skills while providing a foundation for progression into NCFE Level 2/3 qualifications or early years work placements. The course integrates theory with practical activities, ensuring learners understand the “why” and “how” behind good early years practice. Safeguarding, health and safety, and professional conduct are embedded throughout.
Course Modules
Learners will be able to: Describe different types of early years and education settings and the services they provide. Identify milestones in physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and language development. Explain safeguarding responsibilities and follow correct reporting processes. Recognise hazards and apply health and safety procedures in early years settings. Plan, resource, and deliver a safe and engaging play activity for a specific age group. Demonstrate key employability skills relevant to the early years workforce. Produce a portfolio of evidence to support progression in education or employment.
Awarding Body
N/A
Student Expected Outcomes
y the end of the 6 weeks, learners will: Understand the range of early years and educational settings, and the roles within them. Recognise typical stages of child development from birth to 5 years. Know key safeguarding principles, types of abuse, and reporting procedures. Identify and minimise hazards to ensure children’s health, safety, and wellbeing. Plan and deliver simple play-based activities that support learning and development. Demonstrate professional behaviours including teamwork, time management, and effective communication. Reflect on personal skills and plan next steps in training or employment.
Key Stage course delivered to
KS3;KS4
Admissions Criteria
Mainstream (not SEND) learners
Staff Experience
Staff have relevant vocational qualifications or experience.
Delivery Area
Venues (to be confirmed) are selected to provide good value, high-quality and safe facilities suitable for the course i.e. Classroom, Workshop or Kitchen The course may also be provided for individual schools on their own premises for a small group of learners. The price for this is available upon application
Programme length
6 Weeks
Transport Provided
No
Days Of Delivery
TBC
Times of Delivery
TBC
Well-being assessment tools
N/A
Staff Ratio
Group
Additional Notes
One day per week for 6 weeks. The course will only run with a minimum of 6 learners which may be all from one school or a mix from different schools.
