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Learning Disability and Positive Support in Early Years (Level 2 award)

OCNNI
Early Years

Course Overview

The objectives of the OCN NI Level 2 Award in Learning Disability and Positive Support in Early Years are to enable learners to understand the following in relation to supporting children with a learning disability: • terminology, legislation, policies, and strategies • roles and responsibilities of Early Years practitioners including communication, possible barriers, and challenging behaviours• challenges faced by families and related support services• learning disability environments and learning improvement strategies• sensory processing and the impact of exploratory play in an early year’s context
  • Start Date
    19 Jan 2027
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    12 Weeks
  • Campus
    Strand Road

Important Message

Fees must be paid at the time of enrolment, or arrangements should be put in place to pay by instalments. The full fee includes tuition, registration and examination fees (where relevant). Depending on your circumstances you may be entitled to a reduced (concessionary) fee. Reduced fees are applied to the cost of tuition only. Failure to enrol before the Awarding Body deadline may result in you incurring a late fee.

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  • Course: OCN NI Level 2 Award in Learning Disability and Positive Support in Early Years Ref D125
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 19/01/2027
    (Tue:6:00PM-8:00PM /)
    Fees:
     Full £42.00
    Concession £30.00
    Examination £30.00
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You may be eligible for funding on this course *

If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company

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  • Site location Strand Road
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements however learners must be at least 18 years of age.

Additional Information

The OCN NI Level 2 Award in Learning Disability and Positive Support in Early Years qualification will enable learners to progress to other higher level child development and well-being qualifications or into employment

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    I got to travel to Italy to take part in the Combiguru Challenge as part of my course. I study one day a week while also working as a chef in the Causeway Hospital. I'm excited to start Level 3 next year!
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    The support I received at College helped prepare me for work in the Healthcare sector. I'm now a fully qualified, registered nurse.
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