Free Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Course in Hartlepool. Classes run at Hartlepool College of Further Education, full-time during the day. This level 2 early years practitioner course gives you the skills to work with young children in nurseries and early years settings. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure the course is the right level for you. The course runs for 630 hours in total. It covers child development, safeguarding, communication, and supporting children's learning and wellbeing.
Who this course is for
The programme aims to assist the student in working with children and is developed to give the student the required skills and confidence to work in an Early Years setting.
What you will learn
You'll understand how children develop from birth to five years.
You'll learn how to support children's play, learning, and communication.
You'll know how to keep children safe and follow safeguarding procedures.
You'll learn how to work with parents and carers effectively.
You'll understand how to support children's health, wellbeing, and nutrition.
You'll learn how to observe and assess children's development.
You'll understand your responsibilities within an early years team.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Hartlepool College of Further Education, combining taught lessons with practical activities. Assessment includes written assignments, observations, and evidence gathered from work placements in early years settings. You'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the course to demonstrate your skills and knowledge.
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: working with children aged 0 to 5 in nurseries.
Nursery assistant: supporting qualified staff in early years settings.
Childcare worker: delivering care and activities in childcare settings.
Playgroup assistant: supporting children's play in community settings.
Creche worker: providing childcare in leisure or community venues.
Early years key worker: taking responsibility for a small group of children.
What you could study next
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. It allows you to take on greater responsibility and count toward required qualification levels in registered settings.
Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education: a broader childcare qualification that opens roles in a wider range of settings.
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid: a short qualification many early years employers require alongside your main childcare qualification.
