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Free Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Course in Benfleet

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start10 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Course in Benfleet. Classes run at USP College Seevic Campus, full-time during the day. The course is funded for 16 to 18 year olds.

You'll study child development from birth to seven years old. Units cover safeguarding, health and safety, equality and inclusion, supporting play, and working with children who have special educational needs. You'll also build a professional practice portfolio. The course takes one year to complete.

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

Who this course is for

This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to seven years of age with applied knowledge in the early years 0-5 years.

You will develop skills and knowledge to prepare you to work with children.

We will encourage you to take responsibility for your own learning. This will help prepare you for further study or for progression to direct employment in the Early Years sector.

Entry requirements

Three GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English Language or Maths. At least one GCSE needs to be at grade 4 or above. A Level 1 qualification in a related field.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of an Early Years Practitioner.
  • You'll learn how to keep babies and young children safe and healthy.
  • You'll develop knowledge of equality, diversity, and inclusive practice in early years settings.
  • You'll learn how to safeguard and protect the welfare of young children.
  • You'll support children's development through play, activities, and educational programmes.
  • You'll understand how to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disability.
  • You'll learn how to promote positive behaviour in early years settings.
  • You'll build a professional practice portfolio to evidence your skills.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical work. Assessment includes a professional practice portfolio, which you build throughout the year. Units are assessed through assignments and observations. You'll take responsibility for your own learning as you progress through the course.

What you will need to bring

You will need a satisfactory DBS check before starting the course. USP College Seevic Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Early Years Practitioner, works with children from birth to five years old in a nursery or early years setting.
  • Nursery Assistant, supports children's daily care and learning activities.
  • Early Years Assistant, helps plan and deliver play and educational programmes.
  • Nursery Practitioner, works as part of a team in a nursery environment.
  • Childcare Worker, supports children's wellbeing in a range of settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Early Years Educator, the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work and a strong next step after this Diploma.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, broadens your knowledge and opens senior practitioner roles.
  • Early Childhood Studies degree, for those looking to move into leadership, teaching, or specialist roles in the sector.
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