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Free Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Course in Stafford

CostFREE
Duration10 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Course in Stafford. Classes run at E.Quality Training Stafford Training Centre, full-time during the day.

The course is for 16 to 19 year olds. You'll study how to support babies and young children from birth to five years old. Topics include child development, safeguarding, health and safety, and supporting learning through play. You'll need a placement in a childcare setting, such as a day nursery or pre-school, as part of your assessment. The course typically takes 10 months.

You'll finish with the NCFE Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner at Level 2.

Who this course is for

If you want a career working with babies and children from birth to 5 years, this course is a great first step. It's suitable for anyone from the age of 16 upwards with little or no experience in childcare. It will equip you to work under supervision in early years care and education settings such as day nurseries, pre-school and playgroups.

Entry requirements

You will need to be working, volunteering or have a practical placement in a childcare setting, with children aged between birth to 5 years, as an important part of the assessment process involves evaluating skills in real working situations.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how babies and young children develop from birth to five years old.
  • You'll learn how to keep children safe through safeguarding and child protection procedures.
  • You'll support children's learning and development through play and planned activities.
  • You'll develop skills in observing and assessing children's progress.
  • You'll learn how to promote health, wellbeing, and positive behaviour in early years settings.
  • You'll understand how to work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals.
  • You'll practise your skills in a real childcare setting under supervision.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and a practical placement in a childcare setting. Assessment includes observations of your practice with children, written assignments, and professional discussions. Your skills will be assessed in your placement setting to show you can apply what you've learned in a working environment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. E.Quality Training Stafford Training Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Early Years Practitioner, supports children's learning and development in a nursery or pre-school.
  • Nursery Assistant, works under supervision in a day nursery with children from birth to five.
  • Early Years Assistant, helps plan and deliver activities in an early years setting.
  • Nursery Practitioner, supports the daily care and education of young children.
  • Pre-school Assistant, works in a playgroup or pre-school supporting children's early learning.
  • Childcare Worker, provides care and supervision for young children in a range of settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator, the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work and a strong next step for those wanting more responsibility.
  • Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship, combines work-based training with a nationally recognised qualification.
  • Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid, a short qualification that supports your role working with young children.
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