Free Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Islington. Classes run at Capital City College Holloway Campus. This full-time daytime course covers the development and care of babies and young children from birth to seven years, with a focus on the 0 to 5 age range. It aligns with the Department for Education's Early Years Practitioner criteria and the Early Years Education occupational standard in England. You'll complete 250 hours in an early years placement, which the college can help you find. The course runs for 36 weeks. You'll need at least a grade 3 in both maths and English GCSE to apply.
Who this course is for
This qualification equips learners with a comprehensive understanding of the development and care of babies and young children from birth to seven years, with a particular focus on the application of knowledge in the early years (0-5 years). It fully aligns with the Department for Education's Early Years Practitioner (DfE EYP) criteria and maps directly to knowledge, skills and behaviours outlined in the Early Years Education occupational standard in England.
Entry requirements
Applicants should have gained at least a grade 3 in maths and English GCSE.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of child development from birth to seven years, with a focus on the 0 to 5 age range.
You'll learn how to support babies and young children's physical, cognitive, and emotional development.
You'll understand safeguarding principles and how to keep children safe in early years settings.
You'll learn how to plan and support play and learning activities appropriate to children's ages and stages.
You'll understand how to work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals.
You'll build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your knowledge, skills, and behaviours in a real placement setting.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Capital City College Holloway Campus and complete 250 hours in an early years placement. Assessment is through an internally assessed and externally quality-assured portfolio of evidence. Your portfolio will demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and behaviours across the qualification. The college can support you in finding a suitable placement.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Capital City College Holloway Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: work in a nursery supporting children aged 0 to 5.
Nursery assistant: assist qualified staff in a day nursery setting.
Early years teaching assistant: support learning in a reception or pre-school class.
Childminder: care for children in a home-based setting.
Playgroup worker: lead or assist in community play and learning sessions.
Crèche worker: provide childcare in leisure or community facilities.
What you could study next
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. It allows you to take on greater responsibility and count toward required staffing levels in registered settings.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce: a broader qualification covering leadership and specialist practice in early years.
T Level in Education and Early Years: a two-year technical qualification for those wanting to deepen their knowledge before entering the workforce or progressing to higher study.
