A Flying Start worker, which could include a registered childminder, provides care and support for children in their learning and development in an unsupervised or a supervisory role. The role aims to ensure that children experience a wide range of creative and experimental play opportunities in a safe and welcoming environment.
Current qualification accepted
Required by Welsh Government policy:
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WJEC Level 2 Children's Care, Play, Learning and Development: Core
plus
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City and Guilds Level 3 Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development: Practice
or
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WJEC Level 3 Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development: Practice and Theory
or
Any of the accepted qualifications listed for Flying Start workers on this framework
Degrees:
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University of South Wales: BA Early Years Education and Practice (with Early Years Practitioner status)
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University of South Wales: Fd Early Years Education and Practice (with Early Years Practitioner status)
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Cardiff Metropolitan University: BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies with Early Years Practice Status (EYPS)
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Cardiff Metropolitan University: BA (Hons) Early years education and professional practice with EYPS
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Glyndwr University: Fd Early Childhood Studies (EYPS)
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University Trinity St Davids: BA Early Years Education and Care: Early Years Practitioner Status
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Swansea University: Early Childhood Studies with Early years practitioner
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Aberystwyth University: BA Early Childhood Studies with Early Years Practitioner Status
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Swansea University: Early Childhood Studies With Early Years Practitioner Status with a Year Abroad