Teaching and Entertaining Pre-School Children QLS Level 2

Course code: SH024

Play is an important part in a child’s life and teach them how to develop their social skills. 

Learn more about a young child’s stages of development
Understand how to carry out observations and assessments of children
Gain the knowledge of how young children learn about numeracy and literacy.
Explore how to promote safe play and address dangers online
This course includes a FREE 200-page supplement to help you teach and entertain your children

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All course materials will be delivered to you by post, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by email.

You will have more than enough time to complete your course so you can work at your own pace. Completed coursework can be delivered by post or via email, so handing in an assignment is simple.

Course Duration

Up to one year.

Course Outcome

You will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assignments.

Section 1

The Stages of Development

Physical
Intellectual
Language
Emotional
Social
Factors which affect growth and development

Section 2

Observation and Assessment of Children

Types of observation
Methods of observation

Section 3

Supporting Children

Gifted children
Talented children
Exploring the senses

Section 4

Early Numeracy

Shape and size
Measurements
Money
Time

Section 5

Early Literacy

Language and communication
Linking sounds and letters
Reading
Writing
English as an additional language

Section 6

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

Forming relationships
Sense of community
Exploring cultures and religions
Equal opportunities
Recognising and dealing with emotions
Growing independence
Facing up to fears
Self-confidence and self-esteem

Section 7

Physical Development, Intellectual Development and Creative Development

Fresh air and exercise
Indoor physical play
Outdoor physical play
Knowledge and understanding of the world
Science and technology
Cooking
Feeding the imagination
Painting, drawing, printing, collage and model making
Music
Role play

Section 8

Prompting Safe Play

Child rights and protection
Health and safety
Dangers online
Television
Guns and toy weapons
Bullying

Assessment

This course is assessed by a series of assignments, which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination is required.

Course duration

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies.

Study method

This course will enable you to work when and where you want. You can study from home or at work; it is completely up to you. All your materials will be posted to you. You will also receive tutor support by email, so help is only a click away!

Course outcomes

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding body

This course has been endorsed by ABC Awards and Certa Awards for its high-quality. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the ABC Awards and Certa Awards website.

This course has been benchmarked at level 2 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of knowledge and understanding that you would expect at this level.

What skills do I need to enrol onto this course?

You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course.

What is included in the cost of my course?

Comprehensive study guide
Dedicated personal tutor support
Dedicated student support
Assignment marking and feedback
Open Study College pen and highlighter
Student study planner
Student notebook
FREE XO Student Discounts card
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers

Are there any additional costs?

No. Everything you need is included in the price!

What happens if I lose my course pack?

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

What if I still have questions?

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Adviser Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.