Free Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Weybridge. Classes run at Brooklands Technical College - Weybridge Campus. This full-time daytime course runs for 34 weeks and covers the knowledge and skills needed to work with young children in early years settings. Funding is available for school leavers and adults. You'll sit an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course leads to roles such as nursery practitioner, working in nurseries, pre-schools, and childcare settings.
Who this course is for
Funding is available for school leavers and adults
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll develop understanding of child development from birth to five years.
You'll learn how to plan and support play and learning activities.
You'll study how to keep children safe and promote their health and wellbeing.
You'll explore how to communicate effectively with children, families, and colleagues.
You'll learn about safeguarding responsibilities and relevant legislation.
You'll develop skills in observing and assessing children's progress.
You'll understand the role of the early years practitioner within a professional setting.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the Weybridge Campus. Assessment includes written assignments, observations of your practice, and professional discussions. You'll build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your competence across the qualification units. Some elements may involve placement in an early years setting to apply your learning in a real childcare environment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brooklands Technical College - Weybridge Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: supporting children's learning and development in a nursery
Nursery assistant: helping qualified staff in day nurseries and pre-schools
Pre-school assistant: working with children aged two to five in pre-school settings
Childcare worker: providing care and activities in private or community childcare settings
Early years key worker: taking responsibility for a small group of children's progress
Playgroup assistant: supporting play-based learning in community playgroups
What you could study next
Level 3 Early Years Educator (Diploma): the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. Required to count as a qualified practitioner in Ofsted-registered settings.
Level 3 Childcare and Education (BTEC): a broader childcare qualification accepted by many employers and universities.
Early Childhood Studies (Foundation Degree or BA): for those looking to move into senior or leadership roles in early years education.
