Teaching and Entertaining Pre-School Children QLS Level 2

Unit 1 The stages of development

• Physical
• Intellectual
• Language
• Emotional
• Social
• Factors which affect growth and development

Unit 2 Observation and assessment of children

• Types of observation
• Methods of observation

Unit 3 Supporting children

• Gifted children
• Talented children
• Exploring the senses

Unit 4 Early numeracy

• Shape and size
• Measurements
• Money
• Time

Unit 5 Early literacy

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

Unit 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

Unit 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

Unit 8 Prompting safe play

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

Who is this course for?

This course is perfect for anyone currently working in an early years setting who wants to improve their understanding of how young children can be educated and entertained.

Assessment

This course is assessed by a series of assignments which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination or practical work is required, so you can complete all assessed work from home.

Course duration

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. This allows you to work at your own pace, without the pressure of tight deadlines.

Study method

This course will be studied entirely via distance learning, meaning you will complete your learning either from home or a place that suits you. Full tutor support will be available via email, so if you have any questions or need some guidance, your tutor will be here to help. Your course materials will include a series of self-assessment exercises and tutor-marked questions to allow both yourself and your tutor to monitor your progress.

Course outcomes

Once you have successfully completed this course, you will receive a certificate of achievement in Teaching and Entertaining Pre-School Children QLS Level 2 from the Quality License Scheme. You will also receive a learner unit summary which will list the components you have completed as part of your course.

Awarding body

This course has been endorsed by the Quality License Scheme for its high-quality course materials. This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme who endorse high-quality, non-regulated provisions and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider 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 Quality Licence Scheme 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.

The Quality License Scheme’s endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met. A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.

What next?

Once you have successfully completed this course, you can add it to your CV to boost your prospects, and also apply the knowledge and skills you have gained during the course in your current and future roles.