Free Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Course. Study online. Weekly evening sessions run during term time, so you can fit this level 2 early years practitioner course around work or a placement. You need to be working or volunteering in an early years setting for at least 12 hours a week during term time. The course covers child development from birth to 7 years, with applied knowledge focused on the 0 to 5 age range. This free early years practitioner course for adults is delivered part-time online.
Who this course is for
This qualification requires learners to be working or have a placement in an early years setting for a minimum of 12 hours a week, term time. The aim of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to 7 years of age with applied knowledge in the early years, 0-5 years. Learners will be required to attend online training sessions during term time one evening a week. The sessions will be interactive drawing best practice and underpin knowledge to enable to learner to gain evidence for their portfolio. Learner work will be assessed by various methods which include; written tasks, work products, observation in the work place, professional discussion and reflective practice.
Entry requirements
Learner must be 19 years plus, working or volunteering at a setting for a minnnimum of 12 hours a week. The learner must be engaging with the children in daily routines and activities. Must hold Enhanced DBS (Not volunteer)
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of child development from birth to 7 years.
You'll learn how to support babies and young children in daily routines and activities.
You'll understand the early years foundation stage and how it shapes practice.
You'll learn how to observe and assess children's learning and development.
You'll develop skills in supporting children's communication, language, and literacy.
You'll understand how to promote health, wellbeing, and safeguarding in an early years setting.
You'll learn how to work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals.
How you will learn
Sessions are delivered online one evening a week during term time. They are interactive and draw on best practice in early years. You will also apply your learning directly in your workplace or placement setting, where you must be working with children for a minimum of 12 hours a week. Assessment is work-based and knowledge-based, drawing on your day-to-day practice with children.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cambridgeshire County Council will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need access to a device and internet connection for the weekly online sessions. You must also hold a current Enhanced DBS certificate (not a volunteer DBS) before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: work directly with children aged 0 to 5.
Nursery assistant: support qualified staff in a nursery setting.
Childminder assistant: assist a registered childminder at home.
Early years keyworker: take responsibility for a small group of children.
Pre-school assistant: support children's learning in a pre-school.
Playgroup worker: plan and lead activities for young children.
What you could study next
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. Required if you want to count as a qualified member of staff in an OFSTED-registered setting.
Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education: broadens your knowledge across the 0 to 8 age range.
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid: a practical add-on required in most early years settings.
