Free Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Grimsby. Classes run at Franklin Sixth Form College, full-time during the day. This early years practitioner qualification covers child development from birth to 7 years, with applied knowledge focused on the 0 to 5 age range. It meets the Department for Education's Level 2 full and relevant criteria for an Early Years Practitioner role in the workforce. The course takes one year to complete.
Who this course is for
This qualification is designed to provide you with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to 7 years of age, with applied knowledge in the early years covering 0-5 years. On completion of this course, the qualification content meets the Department for Education�s (DfE) Level 2 full and relevant criteria for a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner role in the workforce.
Entry requirements
Level 2 general entry criteria
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of child development from birth to 7 years.
You'll understand how to support children's learning and development in the early years.
You'll learn how to observe and assess young children's progress.
You'll study safeguarding and child protection in early years settings.
You'll explore how to support children's health, wellbeing, and safety.
You'll learn how to work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals.
You'll understand the legal and statutory frameworks that govern early years practice.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Franklin Sixth Form College, combining taught sessions with practical and written tasks. Assessment includes assignments, observations, and evidence of applied knowledge. The qualification is structured to meet Department for Education criteria, so assessment reflects real early years practice across the 0 to 5 age range.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Franklin Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: working with children aged 0 to 5 in a nursery setting.
Nursery assistant: supporting qualified staff in day nurseries and preschools.
Childminder assistant: supporting a registered childminder in a home setting.
Early years teaching assistant: supporting children in Reception and Key Stage 1.
Playgroup worker: leading or assisting sessions in community play settings.
After-school club assistant: caring for school-age children in wraparound care.
What you could study next
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery room leader roles. A natural next step after Level 2.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (EYP): deepens your knowledge and can support progression toward senior practitioner roles.
Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning: if you want to move into a school-based role as a teaching assistant.
