Free Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Course in Sheffield. Classes run at Longley Park Sixth Form Academy, full-time during the day. You'll need 2 GCSEs at grade 3 to enrol. The level 2 early years practitioner course covers child development, safeguarding, communication, and supporting children's learning in early years settings. It takes 12 months to complete. This is the early years practitioner qualification that prepares you for work in nurseries and other childcare settings.
Who this course is for
Students wishing to pursue an early years career
Entry requirements
2 GCSEs at grade 3
What you will learn
You'll understand how children develop from birth to five years.
You'll learn how to support children's communication, language, and literacy.
You'll learn how to keep children safe and follow safeguarding procedures.
You'll understand how to plan and support children's play and learning activities.
You'll learn how to work in partnership with parents and carers.
You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in early years settings.
You'll learn how to support children's health, wellbeing, and personal care.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical work in an early years setting. Assessment includes observations of your practice, written assignments, and professional discussions. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing your skills and knowledge across the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Longley Park Sixth Form Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: working with children aged 0 to 5 in a nursery
Nursery assistant: supporting daily care and learning activities
Childminder assistant: supporting a registered childminder at home
Pre-school assistant: working in a playgroup or pre-school setting
Early years key worker: taking responsibility for a small group of children
Creche worker: providing childcare in leisure or community settings
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 a registered setting.
Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce: broader qualification covering work with older children and young people.
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid: often required or strongly preferred by early years employers.
