Free Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Leamington Spa. Classes run at Royal Leamington Spa College, full-time during the day. This NCFE early years practitioner qualification covers child development from birth to seven years, with applied knowledge focused on the 0 to 5 age range. The content meets the Department for Education's Level 2 full and relevant criteria for an Early Years Practitioner in the workforce. The course takes one year to complete. On finishing, you can enter the early years workforce directly.
Who this course is for
Why Study the Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner? The aim of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to 7 years of age with applied knowledge in the early years, 0-5 years. The qualification content meets the Department for Educations (DfE) Level 2 full and relevant criteria for a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner in the workforce. Upon successful completion of this qualification learners can enter the workforce as a qualified Level 2 Early Years Practitioner or continue to study for a Level 3 Diploma holding Early Years Educator status.This qualification is ideal for learners looking to work with children between birth and 5 years, and gain knowledge of working with children up to 7 years. Learners do not need to have previous experience or qualifications in working with children to undertake this qualification. You will continue to improve your English and/or maths skills in structured lessons alongside your course, and if you plan to progress to a Level 3 course you will need to demonstrate a satisfactory level of improvement in English and/or maths by the end of the year.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of child development from birth to seven years.
You'll understand how to support babies and young children's learning and play.
You'll learn how to observe and assess children's progress.
You'll study safeguarding and how to keep children safe.
You'll explore health, wellbeing, and nutrition for young children.
You'll learn how to work in partnership with parents and carers.
You'll understand the early years statutory framework and practitioner responsibilities.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Royal Leamington Spa College, combining taught lessons with practical and applied activities. Assessment includes written assignments and tasks that test your knowledge and understanding of early years practice. The qualification is structured to meet the Department for Education's Level 2 full and relevant criteria, so assessment is designed around real early years settings and scenarios.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Royal Leamington Spa College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: work directly with children aged 0 to 5 in a nursery setting.
Nursery assistant: support qualified staff in early years rooms.
Childminder assistant: assist a registered childminder at home or in a setting.
Pre-school assistant: support children's learning in a pre-school environment.
Early years key worker: take responsibility for a small group of children's development.
What you could study next
Level 3 Early Years Educator (Diploma): the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. A Level 3 Early Years Educator can count toward the required ratio of qualified staff in a childcare setting.
Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce: broadens your practice to include older children and a wider range of settings.
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid: often required or strongly preferred by employers in early years roles.
