Free Level 2 Early Years Course in Beverley. Classes run at Bishop Burton College. The course runs full-time over one year, with three days a week in college and a minimum of 120 hours on work placement. You'll cover child development, safeguarding, the importance of play, nutrition, and craft activities with young children. The course also includes a route-based project. Entry requires four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and Maths, or a relevant Level 1 qualification, plus a satisfactory reference and a clear DBS check.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll study how to safeguard the welfare of children and young people.
You'll explore the importance of play in early learning and child development.
You'll learn how to plan and lead craft activities with young children.
You'll understand how young children develop from birth to age seven.
You'll use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet for young children.
You'll complete a route-based project to bring your learning together.
How you will learn
Learning combines classroom theory with practical tasks, guest speakers, educational visits, and links to placement. Around 70% of the course is theory-based and 30% practical. You'll be assessed through assignments and practical tasks. You'll also complete a minimum of 120 hours on work placement, giving you hands-on experience in an early years or primary setting.
What you will need to bring
You'll need a folder with dividers to organise your work and assignments, a notepad, pens, and pencils for use in class. A clear, enhanced DBS check is required and can be applied for through Bishop Burton College. For placement, you'll need a uniform: plain black trousers, plain black shoes, and a college-branded polo shirt.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery assistant: supporting children's play and daily routines
Nursery practitioner: working in a nursery or early years setting
Playgroup worker: leading activities in community play settings
Childminder's assistant: supporting registered childminders at home
Reception class teaching assistant: helping in primary school early years classes
Early years key worker: taking responsibility for a small group of children
What you could study next
T Level in Education and Early Years: the natural next step from this course, leading toward qualified practitioner status in early years settings.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and the route toward becoming a qualified Early Years Educator.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification: if you want to move into a school-based support role.
