PANCo
NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner 601/8424/3
Overview
This course will enable you to demonstrate competency at work and to develop your skills and potential. There will be a mixture of theory and practical hands-on activities to help you learn throughout the course. The qualification will equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills across key subject areas for example:
The content covers the age range from 0-5 years and includes the following areas:
• enabling children to learn
• promoting health and wellbeing
• special educational needs
• working with families implementing change
• The benefits of physical activity and the importance of diet, to the health and well-being of babies, children and their families.
• Learners will develop and use skills of leadership, mentoring, coaching and reflection as they complete the qualification through work-based learning opportunities.
On completion of this course you could go on to further study including Level 5 qualifications such as the Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services or higher level study, for example a Foundation Degree in Early Years. Although the qualification will not be eligible for UCAS points, it could provide evidence for a personal statement to enable mature students to enter Higher Education
What's Included?
- Registration with the awarding body and E-learning platform.
- One to one online workshops and teaching.
- Certificate from awarding body on completion.
- Interest free individual payment plans.
- Ongoing support from your allocated assessor.
- Access to our E learning resources and library
Course Details
What will I study on the course?
You will need to complete 5 mandatory units to achieve this qualifications:
• EYAP 1: Enabling children to learn
• EYAP 2: Promoting health and well-being through physical activity and nutrition co-ordination in the early years
• EYAP 3: Working with others to support children with additional needs, including Special Educational Needs and Disability
• EYAP 4: Working with families and other professionals in early years settings
• EYAP 5: Implementing change in an early years setting incorporating a small scale research project
Work Placement
You will need to be working as a level 3 practitioner/ school role throughout the course. You will also need to be able to reflect on your setting and be able to implement change.Entry Requirements
You will need to have a full level 3 childcare qualification and be employed, you will need a letter from your employers to confirm this. You must have at least Level 1 or an equivalent qualification in English, adult literacy or communications and Maths, adult numeracy or application of number. You must have a good standard of spoken and written English. You need to have proof of an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service)How will I be assessed?
There are no written exams for this course. Instead you will build a portfolio which will be assessed by your tutor or assessor using a range of methods.How will I study?
You will have regular workshops and contact with your assessor via our E portfolio platform. You will also have to undertake independent learning and a small research task for one unit. There is no set start date – you can enroll throughout the year and complete the course at your own pace to meet your individual needs. It should take approximately six months to complete.Progression
Learners may progress within the workforce in the following job roles and responsibilities:
• SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) – for staff who are undertaking the responsibility of SENCO in the setting.
• PANCO (Physical Activity and Nutrition Coordinator) – for staff who are undertaking the responsibility of PANCO in the setting
• Internal progression at higher level including those with management responsibilities.
• Leadership, mentoring, supervision and management opportunities.
How much does the course cost?
The course costs £1082.95. We have a flexible payment plan available so you can pay in installments.
How do I apply?
We welcome applications from mature students. Please click here to apply or download an application form here, once we have received your application form, we will contact you to attend an interview either in person or via ZoomWant to know more?
Call Lisa on 077930 55880 or contact us today to get all the information you need about this programme and how to apply.
