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Free Level 2 Early Years Course in Newcastle-under-Lyme

CostFREE
Duration10 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Early Years Course in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Classes run at E.Quality Training Newcastle Training Centre, full-time during the day. The course is for 16 to 18 year olds. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply.

The course covers child development from birth to five years, safeguarding, health and safety, and supporting children's learning through play. You'll need a placement or voluntary role in an early years setting, such as a day nursery or pre-school, as part of your assessment. The course takes around 10 months to complete.

You'll finish with an NCFE Certificate in Working with Children in Early Years and Primary Settings.

Who this course is for

If you want a career working with babies and children from birth to 5 years, this course is a great first step. It's suitable for anyone from the age of 16 upwards with little or no experience in childcare. It will equip you to work under supervision in early years care and education settings such as day nurseries, pre-school and playgroups.

Entry requirements

You will need to be working, volunteering or have a practical placement in a childcare setting, with children aged between birth to 5 years, as an important part of the assessment process involves evaluating skills in real working situations.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how children develop from birth to five years old.
  • You'll learn how to keep children safe and follow safeguarding procedures.
  • You'll explore how to support children's learning and play.
  • You'll develop knowledge of health, safety, and welfare in early years settings.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with children and their families.
  • You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of working in a childcare setting.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and a practical placement in an early years setting. Assessment includes observation of your practice in the workplace, written assignments, and professional discussions. Your assessor will evaluate your skills working directly with children aged birth to five years. Maths, English, and ICT support is included as part of your study programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. E.Quality Training Newcastle Training Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to arrange or already have a placement or voluntary role in a childcare setting with children aged birth to five years.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery assistant, supports children's care and learning in a day nursery.
  • Early years assistant, works under supervision in pre-schools and playgroups.
  • Playworker, plans and supervises play activities for young children.
  • Childminder, provides home-based childcare for families.
  • Teaching assistant, supports early years or primary school classrooms.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator, the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work and a strong next step for those wanting more responsibility.
  • Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid, often required alongside childcare qualifications.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement, for those who want to train or assess others in childcare settings.
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