Free Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Kettering. Classes run at Tresham College Kettering Campus. This full-time daytime course runs for one year, covering the knowledge and skills needed to work with children in early years settings. You'll study child development, safeguarding, communication, and how to support children's learning and wellbeing. The NCFE level 2 early years practitioner qualification is recognised by employers across nurseries, pre-schools, and childcare settings. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll understand how children develop from birth to five years old.
You'll learn how to support children's communication, language, and literacy.
You'll study safeguarding principles and how to keep children safe.
You'll learn how to plan and support play-based learning activities.
You'll understand how to work in partnership with parents and carers.
You'll learn about health, wellbeing, and nutrition for young children.
You'll develop knowledge of equality, diversity, and inclusion in early years settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Tresham College Kettering Campus, combining taught input with practical activities. Assessment is likely to include written assignments, observations, and evidence of your knowledge and skills. Placement in an early years setting is a standard part of this type of qualification, giving you hands-on experience alongside your classroom study.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Kettering Campus 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 young children.
Pre-school assistant: working with children aged two to five.
Childcare worker: supporting children in a range of childcare settings.
Early years key worker: taking responsibility for a small group of children.
Playgroup assistant: leading and supporting play sessions for young children.
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 a setting's staffing numbers.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator): another route to Early Years Educator status, accepted by many employers.
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid: a short, practical qualification many early years employers require.
