Free Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Hemel Hempstead. Classes run at West Herts College Hemel Hempstead Campus, full-time during the day. This early years practitioner qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to support children's learning, development, and wellbeing in early years settings. The course runs for 31 weeks. It counts toward working in nurseries and other childcare settings as a practitioner.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll learn how children develop physically, socially, and emotionally in the early years.
You'll understand how to support children's play, learning, and communication.
You'll learn how to keep children safe and follow safeguarding procedures.
You'll develop knowledge of health, wellbeing, and nutrition for young children.
You'll learn how to work with parents, carers, and other professionals.
You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in early years settings.
You'll develop skills in observing and recording children's progress.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at West Herts College Hemel Hempstead Campus, with full-time daytime attendance across 31 weeks. Assessment is through a combination of coursework, observations, and written tasks. You'll build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your knowledge and practical understanding of early years practice.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. West Herts College Hemel Hempstead Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: support children's learning and daily routines in a nursery.
Nursery assistant: work alongside qualified staff in a nursery setting.
Childcare worker: care for young children in a range of settings.
Early years teaching assistant: support children in a school reception class.
Playgroup assistant: help run sessions for pre-school-age children.
Crèche worker: provide childcare in leisure or community settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. Required if you want to count toward qualified staff numbers in a registered setting.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce: a broader route covering leadership and specialist areas of early years practice.
T Level in Education and Early Years: a larger qualification combining classroom study with an industry placement, suited to those considering a longer-term career in education or childcare.
