Free Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Bexley. Classes run full-time during the day at London South East Colleges Bexley. The course runs for 35 weeks and covers the knowledge and skills needed to support young children's care, learning, and development. You'll need four GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or a Level 1 qualification, to join. English and maths GCSEs are desirable. This NCFE early years practitioner qualification is a recognised route toward nursery practitioner roles.
Who this course is for
Further information is available on our website
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at grades 9 - 3/A* - D (English and maths desirable) or a Level 1 qualification.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to support children's physical, emotional, and social development.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep children safe.
You'll develop knowledge of child development from birth to five years.
You'll learn how to plan and support play and learning activities.
You'll understand how to work in partnership with parents and carers.
You'll learn about health, wellbeing, and nutrition for young children.
You'll develop communication skills for working in early years settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the college. Assessment includes written assignments, observations, and practical tasks that demonstrate your knowledge and skills. You may also complete work placement hours in an early years setting as part of the course. The centre will confirm the full assessment requirements before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. London South East Colleges Bexley will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner. Support children's learning in a nursery setting.
Nursery assistant. Work alongside qualified staff in early years rooms.
Childcare worker. Care for young children in a day nursery or creche.
Early years teaching assistant. Support children in a Reception class.
Playgroup assistant. Lead and support play sessions for young children.
After-school club assistant. Care for children in an out-of-school setting.
What you could study next
Level 3 Early Years Educator. This is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. It's the natural next step after Level 2.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce. A broader qualification covering leadership and specialist practice in early years settings.
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid. Often required alongside childcare qualifications for nursery roles.
