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Free Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Cannock

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Cannock. Classes run at South Staffordshire College Cannock Campus. You'll study full-time during the day, covering both the knowledge and practical skills needed to work with children aged 0 to 5. The course runs for 35 weeks and includes weekly placement with children in an early years setting. To enrol, you'll need a grade 4 in GCSE English Language and at least three GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including maths.

Who this course is for

Do you want to work with children? Are you interested in making the difference to the next generation? Can you inspire children to learn in a fun and inspiring way? Then this course is the right one for you.

This is an exciting new course for anyone who wants to gain experience of working with children from the ages of 0 - 5 years. You will gain both the knowledge and practical skills of an early year�s practitioner. You will have the opportunity to attend placement weekly working with different age children. We need you to have good communication skills, a caring and positive attitude, to be well organised and be motivated to learn.

Entry requirements

You are required to have a grade 4 in English Language and 3 GCSE�s at a grade 3 including maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of child development from birth to age 5.
  • You'll learn how to plan and support play and learning activities.
  • You'll understand safeguarding and how to keep children safe.
  • You'll practise working with children in a real placement setting each week.
  • You'll learn how to observe and assess children's progress.
  • You'll understand how to support children's health, wellbeing, and personal care.
  • You'll build knowledge of working with parents, carers, and other professionals.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at South Staffordshire College Cannock Campus, combined with weekly work placement in an early years setting. Assessment includes written assignments, observations in placement, and practical tasks that demonstrate your skills with children. Both your knowledge and your hands-on practice are assessed throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South Staffordshire College Cannock Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery practitioner: support children's learning and care in a nursery setting.
  • Nursery assistant: assist qualified staff in an early years classroom.
  • Childcare worker: work in a day nursery, crèche, or children's centre.
  • Early years teaching assistant: support children aged 3 to 5 in a school.
  • Playgroup assistant: help run sessions for young children in community settings.
  • Childminder's assistant: support a registered childminder working with under-fives.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. Completing Level 3 allows you to take on greater responsibility in an early years setting.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education: a broader childcare qualification that supports work across nurseries, schools, and children's services.
  • Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning: if you want to move into a school-based role working with children aged 3 to 11.
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