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Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Chelmsford

CostFREE
Duration1 hour
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working in a children's or early years setting, applying your learning directly with children aged 0 to 7 years. Funding may be available depending on your circumstances, so fees may or may not apply. The course covers applied knowledge in early years practice, with a focus on the 0 to 5 age range.

Who this course is for

This qualification meets the needs of candidates who work, or want to work, in a wide range of children and young people�s settings covering the age range 0 - 7 years with applied knowledge in the early years, 0 - 5 years. There will be an expectation fo

What you will learn

  • You'll develop applied knowledge of early years practice for children aged 0 to 5 years.
  • You'll learn how to support children's development across a range of early years settings.
  • You'll understand how to work safely and effectively with children and young people aged 0 to 7 years.
  • You'll build knowledge of safeguarding and welfare requirements in early years environments.
  • You'll learn how to observe and respond to children's individual needs.
  • You'll develop understanding of how to work alongside parents, carers, and other professionals.

How you will learn

This is a work-based qualification, so your learning takes place in your early years setting. Assessment is through on-the-job observation, written tasks, and evidence gathered from your workplace practice. You will build a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates your competence in the role. ACL Essex will confirm the specific assessment requirements before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. ACL Essex 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
  • Early Years Educator, working with children aged 0 to 5 in a range of settings
  • Childcare Assistant, assisting qualified staff in a nursery or pre-school
  • Pre-school Assistant, supporting play and learning in a pre-school setting
  • Crèche Worker, providing supervised childcare in community or leisure settings
  • Playgroup Worker, leading or supporting sessions for young children

What you could study next

Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma is the natural next step. It is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, so it opens up more senior roles in early years settings. You could also consider a Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship if your employer supports it, or a Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid to strengthen your practice.

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