Free Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Great Yarmouth. Classes run at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus. This full-time daytime course covers the skills and knowledge you need to work with young children in early years settings. You'll study childcare and education across around 600 hours of learning. The NCFE level 2 early years practitioner qualification is recognised by employers in nurseries and early years settings. Entry requirements are available on request; the college will assess your starting point before you begin.
Who this course is for
Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Practitioner L2 Dip E&T (GWO00AAAL2 25/26GA) is based in the Childcare & Education department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen NCFE as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of child development from birth to five years.
You'll learn how to plan and support play and learning activities.
You'll understand how to keep children safe and promote their wellbeing.
You'll explore how to work in partnership with parents and carers.
You'll learn how to observe and assess children's progress.
You'll develop an understanding of inclusive practice and equality in early years settings.
You'll build knowledge of safeguarding legislation and your responsibilities as a practitioner.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus. Assessment is through a combination of coursework, observations, and written tasks. NCFE sets the assessment framework for this Diploma. The college will confirm the specific assessment methods and any placement requirements when you enrol.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus 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
Childcare worker: providing care and activities for young children
Playgroup assistant: supporting structured play sessions for pre-school children
Early years key worker: taking responsibility for a small group of children's development
After-school club assistant: supervising and engaging children in out-of-school care
What you could study next
Level 3 Early Years Educator (NCFE or equivalent): the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. This is the natural next step if you want to take on greater responsibility in an early years setting.
Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education: broadens your knowledge across childcare and education and can support progression into supervisory roles.
T Level in Education and Early Years: a technical qualification for those considering a career in teaching or early years leadership.
