Free Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Exeter. Classes run at Exeter College, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. You'll study child development, safeguarding, communication, and how to support children's learning and wellbeing from birth to five. The course runs to 298 hours part-time, so you build knowledge at a steady pace. This free early years practitioner course for adults leads to work as a nursery practitioner or in other early years settings.
Who this course is for
For details about CG DIPLOMA FOR EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER (ENGLAND) - LEVEL 2, please see the College Website (Courses can be found under the 16-18 / Adults / University tabs or use the search box at the top of the screen or use the screen). Alternatively please call to speak to a college advisor.
Entry requirements
See website for futher details
What you will learn
You'll understand how children develop from birth to five years old.
You'll learn how to support children's play, learning, and communication.
You'll study safeguarding and how to keep children safe.
You'll explore how to work with parents and carers effectively.
You'll learn about health, wellbeing, and personal care routines for young children.
You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in early years settings.
You'll develop skills in observing and assessing children's progress.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Exeter College, combining taught input with practical activities. Assessment includes observations in an early years setting, written assignments, and portfolio work. You'll need to complete a placement in a childcare setting as part of the qualification. An initial assessment helps confirm this is the right level for you and shapes your learning plan.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Exeter College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: supporting children's learning in a nursery setting.
Nursery assistant: day-to-day care and activities for young children.
Childminder assistant: supporting a registered childminder at home.
Pre-school assistant: working with children aged two to four.
Early years key worker: taking responsibility for a small group of children.
Creche worker: providing short-term childcare in leisure or community settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Early Years Educator (City and Guilds or equivalent): the qualification counted in statutory nursery staffing ratios. This is the natural next step if you want to take on a lead practitioner role.
Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education: broadens your skills across a wider age range.
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid: a short addition that many employers expect alongside your main qualification.
