Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Eastbourne. Classes run at East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll need a minimum of four GCSEs at grades 3 to 9, including English at grade 4 and maths at grade 3, or completion of a Level 1 course. A clear DBS check is also required. Units cover physical care routines, children's play, safeguarding, health and safety, equality and inclusive practice, and child development. You'll also complete a minimum of 250 placement hours, putting theory into practice in a real childcare setting. This level 2 early years practitioner qualification is awarded by NCFE CACHE.
Who this course is for
Units of study include: supporting physical care routines for children; supporting children's play; supporting the needs of the child in preparing for school; supporting children's development; engage in professional development; and supporting creative play.You will also undertake a minimum of 250 placement hours.
Entry requirements
Minimum four grade 3-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 1 course, and English at grade 4 and maths at grade 3. A clear DBS check will be required.
What you will learn
You'll support physical care routines for children in early years settings.
You'll understand how to work in partnership with families and other professionals.
You'll apply legislation relating to safeguarding, child protection, and welfare.
You'll use health and safety and equality legislation in childcare practice.
You'll support children's play, creativity, and development.
You'll understand how to plan for the needs of developing children.
You'll use observation, assessment, and planning to support individual children.
You'll support children's positive behaviour and engage in your own professional development.
How you will learn
All units are internally assessed using a range of methods. These include direct observation in a workplace setting, a portfolio of evidence, written assignments, and tasks set by CACHE. Some parts of the qualification require assessment in a real work environment. You'll also complete a minimum of 250 placement hours, which are logged and used to link theory to practice.
What you will need to bring
You will need to pay £50 for a uniform worn during placement and £30 for the course textbook and materials. East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: supporting children's learning and care in a nursery
Nursery assistant: day-to-day care and activities for young children
Childcare worker: supporting children in a range of early years settings
Playgroup assistant: leading and supporting play sessions for young children
Early years teaching assistant: supporting learning in Reception and pre-school classes
Creche worker: providing supervised childcare in community or leisure settings
What you could study next
Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and the next step for those wanting to take on more responsibility in an early years setting.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma: if you want to move into supporting learning in primary schools.
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid: a short qualification many early years employers require alongside a childcare diploma.
