SVQ : Early Years Care & Education

Level 2

The proposed year plan for the underpinning knowledge training sessions is shown below. Please note that candidates must complete all mandatory units as well as two optional units.

Mandatory Units

Support Children's Physical Development Needs

  • Session 1 Help children to toilet and wash hands
  • Session 2 Help children when eating and drinking
  • Session 3 Support opportunities for children's exercise
  • Session 4 Support children's quiet periods
  • Session 5 Child Protection

Support Children's Social and Emotional Development

  • Session 1 Help children to adjust to new settings
  • Session 2 Help children to relate to others
  • Session 3 Help children to develop self-reliance and self-esteem
  • Session 4 Help children to recognise and deal with their feelings
  • Session 5 Assist children to develop positive aspects of their behaviour

Implement Planned Activities for Sensory and Intellectual Development

  • Session 1 Provide activities, equipment and materials for creative play
  • Session 2 Play games with children
  • Session 3 Assist children with cooking activities
  • Session 4 Provide opportunities and equipment for manipulative play
  • Session 5 Examine objects of interest with children

Implement Planned Activities for the Development of Language and Communication Skills

  • Session 1 Implement music sessions
  • Session 2 Implement and participate in talking and listening activities
  • Session 3 Select and use equipment and materials to stimulate role play
  • Session 4 Select and display books
  • Session 5 Relate stories and rhymes

Maintain an Attractive, Stimulating and Reassuring Environment for Children

  • Session 1 Maintain the physical environment
  • Session 2 Prepare and maintain displays
  • Session 3 Maintain a reassuring environment

Maintain the Safety and Security of Children

  • Session 1 Maintain a safe environment for children through supervision
  • Session 2 Carry out emergency procedures
  • Session 3 Cope with accidents and injuries to children
  • Session 4 Help protect children from abuse
  • Session 5 Maintain the safety of children on outings

Contribute to the Achievement of Organisational Requirements

  • Session 1 Carry out instructions and provide feedback
  • Session 2 Contribute to the development of good practice
  • Session 3 Implement policies into practice

Relate to Parents

  • Session 1 Interact and share information with parents about their children
  • Session 2 Share the care of children with their parents
  • Session 3 Open communication and partnership

Optional Units

Candidates must also complete TWO of the following units in addition to the mandatory units :

  • Feed Babies
  • Provide for Babies' Physical Development Needs
  • Monitor, Store and Prepare Materials and Equipment
  • Work with Parents in a Group
  • Contribute to the Effectiveness of Work Teams

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