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Free Level 2 BTEC Early Years Practitioners Course in Ealing

CostFREE
Duration258 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 BTEC Diploma for Early Years Practitioners Course in Ealing. Classes run at Global Skills Training Centre on a flexible daytime timetable. You'll study child development, safeguarding, and care practice for children from birth to age five, with knowledge extending to age seven. The course covers 258 hours of study, and you'll need to be working, volunteering, or on a practical placement alongside your classes to demonstrate your skills. No previous childcare experience or qualifications are required to start.

Who this course is for

This qualification is ideal for learners looking to work with children between birth and 5 years and gain knowledge of working with children up to 7 years. Learners do not need to have previous experience or qualifications in working with children to undertake this qualification

Entry requirements

Proof of ID, proof of residence, proof of address, proof of employment, if self-employed then a completed yearly tax return form, proof of unemployment. English and Maths initial assessments showing Level 1 English and Maths achieved Learners will need to be working, volunteering, or on practical placement to show competence in both knowledge and skills. We recommend learners complete 250 placement hours.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of child development from birth to seven years.
  • You'll learn how to support children's play, learning, and communication.
  • You'll study safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
  • You'll understand health, safety, and wellbeing in early years settings.
  • You'll explore how to work in partnership with parents and carers.
  • You'll learn about equality, diversity, and inclusive practice.
  • You'll build understanding of professional roles and responsibilities in childcare.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Global Skills Training Centre, combining taught content with practical placement hours. Assessment is through assignments and evidence of competence gathered in your workplace or placement setting. You'll need to complete around 250 placement hours to demonstrate both knowledge and practical skills. An initial assessment in English and Maths at Level 1 is required before you start.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to provide proof of ID, proof of address, and proof of residence. You'll also need proof of employment, or if you're self-employed, a completed yearly tax return. If you're unemployed, bring proof of unemployment. You'll need to show English and Maths initial assessment results at Level 1. Global Skills Training Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

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 or preschool.
  • Childminder: caring for children in a home-based setting.
  • Early years teaching assistant: supporting learning in a reception or preschool class.
  • Playworker: leading play activities in after-school or holiday clubs.
  • Crèche worker: providing short-stay childcare in leisure or community settings.

What you could study next

The Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma is the natural next step. It is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, meaning you can count toward a setting's qualified staff numbers. From there, some practitioners go on to a Level 5 Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies or a BA in Early Childhood Education, which can lead to Early Years Teacher Status.

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