Free Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Course in Beverley. Classes run full-time at Bishop Burton College, three days a week. This level 2 early years practitioner qualification covers child development, safeguarding, nutrition, play, and early learning for children from birth to seven years. You'll also complete a minimum of 120 hours on work placement. The course takes one year. Entry requires four GCSEs at grade 3 or above (including English and Maths), or a relevant Level 1 qualification, plus a satisfactory reference and a clear DBS check.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll learn how to safeguard the welfare of children and young people.
You'll study child development from birth to seven years.
You'll explore the importance of play in early learning.
You'll plan and carry out craft activities with young children.
You'll use food and nutrition information to support healthy eating for young children.
You'll develop the professional behaviours needed for skilled employment or further technical study.
You'll complete a route-based project as part of your studies.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom theory and hands-on practical work. Teaching includes guest speakers and visits alongside your college sessions. Assessment is through assignments and practical tasks. You'll also complete a minimum of 120 hours of work placement, giving you direct experience in an early years setting.
What you will need to bring
You'll need a folder with dividers to organise your work and assignments, a notepad, pens, and pencils. For placement, you'll need plain black trousers and shoes, plus a college-branded polo shirt. A clear enhanced DBS check is also required; Bishop Burton College will guide you through applying for this.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: working with children from birth to five in a nursery setting.
Nursery assistant: supporting qualified staff in a day nursery.
Childminder: providing childcare in a home setting (registration required).
Early years teaching assistant: supporting learning in a Reception or pre-school class.
Playgroup worker: leading or assisting sessions in community play settings.
What you could study next
T Level in Education and Early Years: the natural next step from this course, leading to higher-level roles and university entry.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. Required to count as a qualified practitioner in a setting.
Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education: a broader route into senior early years roles or further study.
