Post A Job
Advertise Courses
Search Jobs
Search Courses

Free Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Course in Hartlepool – Hartlepool College – Evening

CostFREE
Duration115 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start9 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
Apply now →

About this course

Free Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Course in Hartlepool. Evening early years practitioner classes run at Hartlepool College of Further Education, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. This level 2 early years practitioner qualification covers working with children aged 0 to 7 years. It counts toward the statutory Level 2 staffing ratio in nurseries and early years settings. The course runs for 115 hours part-time.

Who this course is for

Suitable for anyone wanting to work with children between the ages of 0-7 years. This qualifies to count in the level 2 ratio as a qualified Level 2 Practitioner in the roles of:-

Nursery Practitioner Classroom assistant Pre School Practitioner

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to support children's learning and development from birth to age 7.
  • You'll understand safeguarding and child protection responsibilities in early years settings.
  • You'll develop skills in planning and supporting play-based activities.
  • You'll learn how to observe and assess children's progress.
  • You'll understand health, safety, and wellbeing requirements in childcare environments.
  • You'll learn how to work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals.
  • You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in early years practice.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom at Hartlepool College of Further Education. You'll be assessed through a combination of written assignments, observations in a childcare setting, and professional discussions. A portfolio of evidence is central to the qualification, demonstrating your competence across the required areas of practice.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hartlepool College of Further Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery Practitioner: works directly with children in a nursery setting, counting in Level 2 ratios.
  • Classroom Assistant: supports teachers and children in primary or early years classrooms.
  • Pre-School Practitioner: works with children aged 2 to 5 in pre-school or playgroup settings.
  • Childminder's Assistant: supports a registered childminder in a home-based setting.
  • Nursery Room Leader (with experience): takes responsibility for a room within a nursery.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory Level 3 staffing ratios. It opens the door to senior practitioner and room leader roles, and is required if you want to work as an unqualified teacher in some early years settings.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education: a broader childcare qualification that supports progression into supervisory roles.
  • Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner: for those moving into leadership and mentoring responsibilities within a setting.
Apply on hartlepoolfe.ac.uk →
Apply now →

Related courses at Hartlepool College Of Further Education

More courses near you