Sorry, we're unable to offer you a funded place on this course. But you can still enrol today from only £153 a month.
We understand that finding the right course is important, and while this particular course may not be available to you for free due to factors such as location, income, or residency status, the great news is that you can still enrol through our paid option!
- No Credit Checks: Enrol today without any financial background checks.
- No Exams: Assessments are integrated into your learning experience.
- 100% Online Learning: Learn from anywhere with no need to travel.
- Expert Tutor Support: Get guidance and feedback from experienced tutors whenever you need it.
- Practical Knowledge: Develop essential skills for working with children in early years settings.
Why choose this course
- Gain Two Recognised Qualifications: NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children and Young People & NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism
- No Exams: Assessments are integrated into your learning experience
- 100% Online Learning: Learn from anywhere with no need to travel
- Expert Tutor Support Get guidance and feedback from experienced tutors whenever you need it
- Practical Knowledge: Develop essential skills for working with children in early years settings
Entry Requirements
- Age: 16+
- Equipment: A computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone (computer/laptop recommended)
- Prior Learning: English Level 2 equivalent is advantageous but not required
What you'll learn
This course covers a wide range of essential topics across two nationally recognised Level 2 qualifications:
- Respecting and Valuing Children: Learn how to support children’s emotional wellbeing, promote self-confidence, and create an inclusive and respectful learning environment.
- The Value of Play to Young Children: Explore the importance of play in early childhood development, including different types of play and how they support learning.
- The Importance of Play for Early Learning: Understand how play fosters cognitive, social, and emotional growth in children.
- Craft Activities with Young Children: Learn how to plan and implement creative activities that enhance children’s learning and development.
- Sharing Learning Experiences with Children: Discover how to engage children in meaningful learning experiences and encourage their curiosity.
- Introduction to Autism: Gain insight into autism spectrum conditions, including key characteristics, causes, and common misconceptions.
- Using a Person-Centred Approach to Support Individuals with Autism: Learn how to tailor support to meet the individual needs of children with autism.
- Communication and Social Interaction in Individuals with Autism: Understand the challenges children with autism may face in communication and social settings, and explore strategies to support them.
- Sensory Processing, Perception, and Cognition in Individuals with Autism: Develop an understanding of how sensory experiences impact learning and behaviour.
- Supporting Positive Behaviour in Individuals with Autism: Develop an understanding of how sensory experiences impact learning and behaviour.
- Supporting Individuals with Autism to Live Healthy and Fulfilled Lives: Explore ways to enhance wellbeing, independence, and quality of life for children with autism.
Secure Your Future in Early Years Education
Do you have a passion for working with children? Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in their early development? Our Early Years Practitioner Course is the perfect first step into the world of early years education and childcare.
With a growing demand for skilled early years professionals, this qualification will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing.
Career Progression
While this course alone won’t allow you to count towards staffing ratios in childcare settings, it provides an excellent foundation for further qualifications in early years education.
With additional training, you could progress towards roles such as:
✔ Early Years Practitioner
✔ Childminder
✔ Teaching Assistant
