Free Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Lowestoft. Classes run at Lowestoft Campus. This full-time daytime course builds the skills you need to work with young children in nursery and early years settings. You'll study 600 hours of childcare and education content, covering child development, safeguarding, and supporting learning through play. The course is delivered by NCFE. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course is the right starting point for you.
Who this course is for
Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Practitioner L2 Dip E&T (GWP00AAAL2 25/26LA) is based in the Childcare & Education department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen NCFE as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of how young children grow and learn at different stages.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep children safe.
You'll learn how to support children's communication, language, and literacy development.
You'll explore how to plan and lead activities that support learning through play.
You'll study how to work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals.
You'll build understanding of health, wellbeing, and nutrition for young children.
You'll learn about inclusive practice and how to support children with additional needs.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Lowestoft Campus, combining taught lessons with practical tasks. Assessment is through coursework, observations, and written assignments. You'll also complete work placement hours in an early years setting, giving you direct experience with young children. The centre will confirm the specific assessment requirements before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lowestoft Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: working with children aged 0 to 5 in nursery settings.
Early years educator: supporting learning and development in pre-school.
Childcare assistant: assisting qualified staff in day nurseries or creches.
Playgroup worker: leading activities in community playgroup settings.
Nursery room leader: progressing to lead a room with further experience.
After-school club assistant: supporting children in wraparound care settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. Required if you want to count as a qualified practitioner in Ofsted-registered settings.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce: a broader route covering leadership and specialist practice.
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid: a short addition that many employers expect alongside your main childcare qualification.
