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Free Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Croydon

CostFREE
Duration15 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Croydon. Classes run at Croydonsam Training, blending monthly sessions at the centre with online study.

The course covers safeguarding, child development, care routines, and promoting play. You'll also work toward Functional Skills in English and Maths as part of the programme. The course typically takes 15 months full-time.

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

Who this course is for

This apprenticeship course is designed for individuals who wish to begin a career working with young children in an Early Years setting. It is suitable for learners aged 16 and over who are employed in an appropriate childcare environment

Entry requirements

To start this apprenticeship, learners must:

  • Be employed in a relevant Early Years or childcare setting
  • Ideally hold GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths, or be working towards Functional Skills Level 2
  • Complete initial assessments in English and Maths prior to starting

If Functional Skills in English and/or Maths are not already achieved, apprentices will be supported to work towards these qualifications as part of their programme.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to safeguard and promote the welfare of babies and young children.
  • You'll understand how to support children's development at different stages.
  • You'll learn how to support care routines for babies and young children.
  • You'll develop skills to promote play in an Early Years setting.
  • You'll build a portfolio of evidence through direct observations in your workplace.
  • You'll work toward Functional Skills in English and Maths at Level 1 or above.

How you will learn

Learning is blended. You'll attend monthly training sessions at Croydonsam Training and complete online study alongside your work placement. Your tutor will visit your workplace every 8 to 12 weeks to review your progress and help you gather evidence for your portfolio. Assessment includes a portfolio of evidence and an End Point Assessment. Your employer is kept informed of your progress throughout.

What you will need to bring

Croydonsam Training will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Early Years Practitioner, works directly with children in a nursery or Early Years setting.
  • Early Years Assistant, supports qualified staff in planning and delivering activities.
  • Nursery Assistant, helps with daily care routines and play under supervision.
  • Nursery Practitioner, works as part of a team in a registered childcare setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Educator, the natural next step and the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work.
  • Level 3 Apprenticeship in Early Years Educator, combines work-based training with the Level 3 Diploma.
  • Early Years Teacher Status, requires a degree and is awarded through a separate graduate-level programme.
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