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Free Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Course in Ealing

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 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 Ealing. Classes run at Southall Community College, full-time during the day. This one-year course covers child development from birth to seven years, with a focus on the early years range of birth to five. It meets the Department for Education's Level 2 full and relevant criteria for early years practitioners. You'll study in college and complete practical placement days working directly with children. A valid DBS check is required before you start.

Who this course is for

16-18 year olds and Adults (19+)

Entry requirements

You should have:

Four GCSEs atgrade 3 or above, including English and maths at grade 3 or Functional Skills Level 1 qualifications or A relevant Level 1 course and Functional Skills Level 1 in English and maths.

At enrolment, you will have an interview with our course tutors to ensure the course is right for you. You may also need to complete an initial assessment in English and maths, depending on your grades.

In order to study the course, youmust also holda valid Disclosure a

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of child development from birth to seven years.
  • You'll learn how to support babies and young children's learning and play.
  • You'll understand safeguarding and how to keep children safe.
  • You'll study health, wellbeing, and nutrition in the early years.
  • You'll learn how to observe and assess children's progress.
  • You'll understand how to work in partnership with parents and carers.
  • You'll apply your knowledge in a real work environment through placement days.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and practical placement. For 16 to 18 year olds, this means three days a week in college and two days on placement. Adults attend one day a week in college and must be working, volunteering, or on placement for two days a week. Assessment is through coursework, observations in the workplace, and demonstration of practical skills.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Southall Community College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You must hold a valid DBS check before beginning the course. Adults are responsible for arranging their own DBS check and securing their own placement.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery practitioner: working with children aged birth to five in a nursery setting.
  • Nursery assistant: supporting qualified staff in a day nursery or pre-school.
  • Childminder's assistant: assisting a registered childminder in a home setting.
  • Early years keyworker: taking responsibility for a small group of children's development.
  • Pre-school assistant: supporting children's learning in a pre-school environment.
  • Playgroup worker: running activities and supporting children in community playgroups.

What you could study next

A natural next step is the Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma, which is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work and allows you to take on greater responsibility in a setting. From there, you could progress to a Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Early Years Leadership and Management, or explore a degree in Early Childhood Studies if you want to move into senior or specialist roles.

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