Free Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Course in Hull. Classes run full-time at Hull College, with daytime attendance over one year. You'll study child development, safeguarding, and communication, and gain hands-on experience in early years settings. This level 2 early years practitioner course requires four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including Maths and English, plus a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. It's a strong foundation for working as a nursery practitioner and supports progression to higher-level childcare qualifications.
Who this course is for
The Level 2 Early Years Programme will help you on your journey working with children through the study of child development, safeguarding children and communication. Youll gain hands-on work experience working in different early years settings, adding practical skills and the application of knowledge to your CV. Developing activities and carrying out observations on children, youll be well prepared for progression following this Study Programme. This qualification allows progression on to the Level 3 Childcare programme. Alternatively, students can progress into various job roles in the statutory, voluntary or private sectors, such as nursery assistant, classroom assistant or pre-school assistant.
Entry requirements
4 x GCSEs at grade 3(D) or above, including Maths and English In addition: Satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Baring Service (DBS) check
What you will learn
You'll study child development and how children learn and grow.
You'll learn how to safeguard children and understand your responsibilities.
You'll develop communication skills for working with children, families, and colleagues.
You'll plan and carry out activities suited to children's ages and stages.
You'll conduct observations on children to support their development.
You'll gain practical experience working in different early years settings.
You'll build knowledge of health, safety, and wellbeing in childcare environments.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Hull College, combined with hands-on work placements in early years settings. Assessment includes written work, observations, and practical tasks carried out in the workplace. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing your skills and knowledge across the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hull College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to have a satisfactory enhanced DBS check in place before beginning your placement hours.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner, supporting children's learning and daily routines
Nursery assistant, working in private or maintained nursery settings
Early years keyworker, building relationships with individual children
Pre-school worker, delivering play-based learning for under-fives
Creche worker, providing sessional childcare in community settings
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. This is the natural next step if you want to take on greater responsibility in an early years setting.
Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education: broadens your knowledge across childcare and education settings.
Apprenticeship in Early Years Education (Level 3): lets you earn while you continue to develop your skills in the workplace.
