Free Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Rochdale. Classes run at Hopwood Hall College. Daytime sessions run part-time over 35 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll build the knowledge and practical skills needed to support children's learning, development, and wellbeing in early years settings. The course covers child development, safeguarding, communication, and how to plan and support play and learning activities. You'll work toward an early years practitioner qualification recognised by employers in nurseries and childcare settings.
Who this course is for
Discover our range of courses at Hopwood Hall College, with entry requirements, progression and course information.
Entry requirements
Discover our range of courses at Hopwood Hall College, with entry requirements, progression and course information.
What you will learn
You'll understand how children develop physically, emotionally, and socially in the early years.
You'll learn how to plan and support play and learning activities for young children.
You'll know how to keep children safe, including safeguarding responsibilities and procedures.
You'll develop communication skills for working with children, families, and colleagues.
You'll learn how to observe and assess children's progress and development.
You'll understand the importance of inclusive practice and how to support children with additional needs.
You'll explore health, wellbeing, and nutrition for young children.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Hopwood Hall College. You'll be assessed through a combination of written assignments, observations of your practice, and professional discussions with your tutor. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course rather than through a single end exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hopwood Hall College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: supporting children's learning in a nursery setting.
Nursery assistant: day-to-day care and activities for young children.
Childcare worker: working in a private or community childcare setting.
Early years teaching assistant: supporting children in a Reception class.
Playgroup assistant: leading and supporting play sessions for young children.
After-school club assistant: supervising and engaging children outside school hours.
What you could study next
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. Required if you want to count toward qualified staff numbers in a registered setting.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce: a broader qualification covering leadership and specialist practice.
Apprenticeship in Early Years Educator: combine work and study toward the same Level 3 standard, earning while you learn.
