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Free Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Harrow – Stanmore College – Part-time

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Oct 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Harrow. Classes run at Stanmore College, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll learn to support children's development from birth to age 5, covering child development, health and safety, and promoting positive relationships in early years settings such as nurseries, schools, and childminding. The course takes one year to complete.

Who this course is for

The Early Years Technical Occupational Entry Practitioner NCFE CACHE Diploma Level 2 for adults prepares you for a career in early years settings. This includes working in nurseries, schools, or working as a childminder.

During this course, you’ll learn to support children’s development from birth to age 5. The focus is to learn about their health, safety, and emotional wellbeing. Key topics include child development, promoting positive relationships, and health and safety practices. The course combines theory with practical experience in early years settings, where you’ll be able to apply your knowledge in a real-world environment.

When you complete this course you will be ready to work as an Early Years Practitioner. This could be as an assistant in pre-schools, children’s centres, day nurseries, nursery schools, or as an assistant in nursery classes.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how children develop from birth to age 5.
  • You'll understand how to support children's physical and emotional wellbeing.
  • You'll learn how to promote positive relationships with children and families.
  • You'll apply health and safety practices in early years settings.
  • You'll develop knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
  • You'll learn how to support children's learning through play and daily routines.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Stanmore College, combining taught lessons with practical activities. Assessment includes written assignments and observations of your knowledge and understanding. Your progress is tracked throughout the course rather than through a single end exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Stanmore College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery practitioner. Support children's learning and care in a nursery setting.
  • Nursery assistant. Day-to-day care and activities for young children.
  • Childminder. Provide home-based childcare for families.
  • Early years teaching assistant. Support learning in a Reception or pre-school class.
  • Playgroup worker. Lead and assist sessions in community play settings.
  • After-school club assistant. Care for children in wraparound childcare settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma. This is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and the natural next step after Level 2.
  • Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Senior Practitioner. Suitable if you want to move into a supervisory or senior role in an early years setting.
  • Level 3 Award in Childcare and Education. A shorter qualification that builds on your Level 2 knowledge.
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