Free Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Bromley. Classes run full-time during the day at London South East Colleges Bromley Campus. This early years practitioner qualification runs for 35 weeks and covers the knowledge and skills needed to support children's development in nursery and early years settings. You'll need four GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or a Level 1 qualification, to enrol. English and maths GCSEs are desirable.
Who this course is for
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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 children develop physically, emotionally, and socially in the early years.
You'll understand how to plan and support play-based learning activities.
You'll develop knowledge of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
You'll learn how to support children's communication and language development.
You'll understand how to work in partnership with parents and carers.
You'll develop awareness of health, safety, and welfare in early years settings.
You'll learn how to observe and assess children's progress.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the Bromley Campus. Assessment includes written assignments, observations of your practice, and knowledge-based tasks. You'll build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your competence across the qualification units. The centre will confirm the full assessment schedule before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. London South East Colleges Bromley Campus 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. Provide day-to-day care in a childcare setting.
Playgroup assistant. Support structured play sessions for young children.
Early years teaching assistant. Assist in Reception classes in primary schools.
What you could study next
Level 3 Early Years Educator. 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 Workforce. Broadens your knowledge and opens senior practitioner roles.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification. If you want to move into school-based support roles with older children.
