Free Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Course in Southampton. Evening early years practitioner classes run at Itchen College, so you can fit study around your week. This level 2 early years practitioner course takes around one year part-time. You'll learn how to support children's development, safeguarding, and everyday care in early years settings. The course is open to adults aged 19 and over. Check the Itchen College website for current entry requirements.
Who this course is for
19+
Entry requirements
See Website
What you will learn
You'll learn how to support children's physical, emotional, and cognitive development.
You'll understand safeguarding procedures and how to keep children safe.
You'll learn how to plan and deliver age-appropriate activities.
You'll develop skills in observing and recording children's progress.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with children, families, and colleagues.
You'll understand health, safety, and wellbeing in early years settings.
You'll learn how to support children's communication and language development.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Itchen College. Assessment includes written assignments, observations of your practice in an early years setting, and a portfolio of evidence. You'll need to complete a placement element to demonstrate your skills working directly with children. Your assessor will observe you in practice and review your written work throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Itchen College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: supporting children's learning and daily care in a nursery
Nursery assistant: working under a qualified practitioner in an early years setting
Childminder assistant: supporting a registered childminder at home or in the community
Pre-school assistant: helping deliver sessions for children aged 2 to 4
After-school club assistant: supporting children outside core school hours
Early years key worker: taking responsibility for a small group of children's progress
What you could study next
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. This is the next step if you want to take on greater responsibility in an early years setting.
Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education: a broader childcare qualification covering a wider range of settings.
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid: a short course that many early years employers require alongside your main qualification.
