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Free Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Tamworth

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 Tamworth. Classes run at Tamworth College. This full-time daytime course covers the knowledge and practical skills you need to work with children aged 0 to 5. You'll attend a weekly placement alongside your classroom learning, giving you hands-on experience in an early years setting. The course runs for 35 weeks. Entry requirements apply: 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 how to keep children safe and promote their wellbeing.
  • 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 communication and language development.
  • You'll explore how to work in partnership with parents and carers.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Tamworth College combined with a weekly work placement in an early years setting. Assessment includes written assignments, observations of your practice in placement, and knowledge-based tasks. Your placement experience forms a core part of how your skills are assessed throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tamworth College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery practitioner: supporting children's learning in a nursery setting.
  • Nursery assistant: day-to-day care and activities for under-5s.
  • Childminder assistant: supporting a registered childminder at home.
  • Early years teaching assistant: helping in a Reception or pre-school class.
  • Playgroup worker: running sessions for young children in community settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Early Years Educator (Diploma): the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. A natural next step if you want to take on more responsibility in an early years setting.
  • Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning: if you want to move into a school environment and work across a wider age range.
  • Level 3 Childcare and Education: broadens your knowledge across the full early years and childcare sector.
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