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Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Birmingham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Longbridge Campus, full-time during the day. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, though some learners may study for free.

The course takes one year and focuses on working with children from birth to five years old. You'll build knowledge of child development, quality childcare practice, and early years settings. Units also cover social care, giving you a broad base across related sectors. You'll need four GCSEs at minimum grade 3 in English and maths, or Functional Skills Level 1 in both subjects.

You'll finish with the Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Practitioner Diploma at Level 2.

Who this course is for

This one-year Level 2 qualification is for adults who want to work with children between birth and five years, with knowledge of children up to seven years. The course aims to help you understand what makes good quality childcare. The course covers a diverse range of job roles and occupational areas including early years and social care, so you'll develop the skills you need to support you to progress onto Level 3 qualifications across a number of sectors.

Entry requirements

You will need 4 GCSEs at minimum grade 3 including English and maths, or Functional Skills Level 1 in English and maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of child development from birth to five years old.
  • You'll learn what good quality childcare looks like in practice.
  • You'll understand how to support children's learning and wellbeing in early years settings.
  • You'll explore the roles and responsibilities of an early years practitioner.
  • You'll gain an introduction to social care and how it connects to early years work.
  • You'll build the skills needed to progress to Level 3 qualifications in early years and related sectors.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at Longbridge Campus, full-time during the day. Learning is delivered through taught sessions covering childcare theory and practice. Assessment is likely to include written assignments and practical tasks linked to working with young children. The centre will confirm the full assessment details when you enrol.

What you will need to bring

Longbridge Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Early Years Practitioner, supports children's development in a nursery or early years setting.
  • Early Years Assistant, assists qualified staff in a childcare or nursery environment.
  • Nursery Assistant, helps care for and educate young children in a nursery.
  • Nursery Practitioner, works as part of a team in a day nursery or pre-school.
  • Playgroup Worker, supports children's play and learning in a community setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Early Years Educator, the next step for those wanting to work as a lead practitioner in a nursery setting and count in statutory staffing ratios.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, broadens your skills across childcare and education roles.
  • Level 3 Health and Social Care Diploma, if you want to move into social care work with children or families.
  • Early Years Teacher Status requires a degree and is a longer-term goal after gaining experience and further qualifications.
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