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Free Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Course in Barnsley

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Course in Barnsley. Classes run at Spectrum Community Health Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs over 36 weeks and is for adults aged 19 or over.

You'll study child development, safeguarding, health and safety, and how to support children's learning and wellbeing. The course covers the knowledge and practical skills needed to work in early years settings such as nurseries and pre-schools. You'll have an information, advice and guidance session before you start.

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

Who this course is for

Adult education for anyone aged 19 or over

Entry requirements

An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how children develop from birth to five years old.
  • You'll understand safeguarding and how to keep children safe.
  • You'll learn how to support children's play, learning, and communication.
  • You'll understand health, safety, and hygiene in early years settings.
  • You'll learn how to work with parents and carers to support children.
  • You'll develop knowledge of equality, diversity, and inclusion in childcare.
  • You'll understand how to observe and assess children's progress.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Spectrum Community Health Centre. The course combines taught sessions with practical tasks and observations. Assessment includes written assignments and evidence of your knowledge and skills. You may also need to complete some practice in an early years setting as part of the qualification.

What you will need to bring

Spectrum Community Health Centre will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Early Years Practitioner, works in nurseries and pre-school settings supporting children's development.
  • Nursery Assistant, assists qualified staff in a nursery environment.
  • Early Years Assistant, supports children's learning and daily routines in an early years setting.
  • Nursery Practitioner, works as part of a team caring for and educating young children.
  • Childcare Worker, provides care and support for young children in a range of settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator, the next step for those wanting to take on more responsibility in an early years setting and count in staffing ratios.
  • Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid, a short qualification many early years employers require.
  • Early Years Teacher Status, requires a degree and further training, but this Diploma is a foundation step toward that route.
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