About the course

Do you like spending time with children? Are you interested in working with children? Are you looking for a role where no two days are the same? Working in early years and childcare, you will have the opportunities to be involved in the learning and development of children. Here you can be fully committed to the child’s world, getting messy with paint, becoming a pirate on a magical adventure and playing outside in the mud in all weathers are just some of the activities you will be involved in. Throughout this course, you will enhance your knowledge and skills to effectively shape the lives and minds of young children. Gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work in early years. This programme will engage and support you on your journey, providing you with knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to seven years with applied knowledge in the early years. This, along with industry experience in early years settings and primary schools offers the foundations of a career in early childhood.

Start Date/s

02/09/2026

Entry Requirements

3 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, or a relevant Level 1 qualification.

This course is subject to a cleared enhanced DBS check.

Modules

EYP 1- Roles and responsibilities of the early years practitioner

EYP 2- Health and safety of babies and young children in the early years

EYP 3- Equality, diversity and inclusive practice in early years settings

EYP 4- Safeguarding, protection and welfare of babies and young children in early years settings

EYP 5- Understand how to support children’s developmentEYP 6- Support care routines for babies and young children

EYP 7- Support the planning and delivery of activities, purposeful play opportunities and educational programmes

EYP 8- Promote play in an early years settingEYP 9- Support wellbeing of babies and young children for healthy lifestyles

EYP 10- Support babies and young children to be physically active

EYP 11- Support the needs of babies and young children with special educational needs and disability (SEND)

EYP 12- Promote positive behaviour in early years settings

EYP 13- Partnership working in the early years

EYP 14- Partnership working in the early years

Assessment

The course is assessed through internally and externally assessed coursework over varied themes. This will include case studies, information booklets, essays and discussion based exercises. Your practical performance will also be assessed on a regular basis in your early years’ settings. You will be required to carry out a work placement of at least 250 hours which Burnley College will organise.

Careers & Progression

You can progress onto a Level 3 qualification such as the T Level in Early Years Education and Childcare or an Apprenticeship.

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