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Eligibility for FREE Level 2 Distance Learning Courses:

  • Be resident in England and live in a postcode area that is eligible for funding
  • Learners must be aged 19 years or over as of the current academic year
  • Have a Full Level 2 qualification if aged 19-23 (subject to a ULN check being undertaken)
  • Have lived in the EU for the last three years
  • How much does it cost?

    This course is currently being offered free of charge. If, however, the learner withdraws early without completing the course, a charge may be incurred to cover the cost of the course materials.

     

  • Who is it for?

    This additional specialist technical qualification (ASQ) will provide learners with an opportunity to develop an understanding of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) relevant to their current or future roles and will equip them with basic understanding of techniques for preventing and addressing ACEs in practice.

    This qualification builds on the outcomes within the Early Years Practitioner occupational standard (ST0888).

    This qualification is suitable for 19+ learners, who want an opportunity to develop an understanding of ACEs relevant to their current or future roles and will equip them with basic understanding of techniques for preventing and addressing ACEs in practice.

    This qualification may also be useful to learners studying qualifications in the following areas:

    • teaching and learning
    • early years
  • Entry Requirements

    To undertake this qualification, learners must be working, volunteering or on practical placement within an appropriate setting to be able to meet the assessment requirements of this qualification.

  • What does the course involve?

    To be awarded this qualification, learners are required to successfully achieve three mandatory units.

    Unit 01 Exploring childhood and family structures

    Unit 02 Introduction to adverse childhood experiences

    Unit 03 Understand strategies to improve outcomes for children affected by adverse childhood experiences

  • How is the course assessed?

    This qualification is internally assessed and externally quality assured via a portfolio of evidence.

  • Further Information

    Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to the following:

      • early years education
      • teaching and learning

    You will study this course online via the e-assessor learning portal.  Our support staff and assessors are on hand to guide and help you throughout your qualification.

    All materials comprise of a set of high-quality activity workbooks. These materials have been officially endorsed by the relevant awarding organisation as meeting the requirements of the qualifications. Learners will be provided with all the necessary workbooks to complete the programme and will have the opportunity to work through a series of reflective tasks and activities designed to reinforce the learning process and test their knowledge. 

  • What do I do next?

    If you are interested in enrolling on this course, please complete the postcode checker above and (if your postcode is eligible) click on the "Apply" button. 

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