Free Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Worthing. Classes run at Worthing College, full-time during the day. You'll study childcare theory in the classroom and apply it through regular work placements with local hospitals, pre-schools, and schools. The course covers caring for children from birth to seven years old and typically takes one year to complete. You'll need at least three GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and maths. Some experience in an early years setting is desirable but not required.
Who this course is for
p Our Early Years department has an excellent track record of student progression to employment or university. You'll learn about caring for children from birth to seven years of age linking classroom theory with hands on experience through regular work placements. /p ul li span style=font size: var( bs body font size); font weight: var( bs body font weight); text align: var( bs body text align); Fantastic links with local hospitals pre schools and schools /span /li li span style=font size: var( bs body font size); font weight: var( bs body font weight); text align: var( bs body text align); Strong links with local charities including Link Hope /span /li li span style=font size: var( bs body font size); fon
Entry requirements
p class=MsoNormal span style=color: #000000; At least 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English and maths. Experience of voluntary or paid work in an Early Years setting desirable. /span /p
What you will learn
You'll learn how to support the development of children from birth to seven years old.
You'll study child development theory and how it applies in real care settings.
You'll develop skills in planning and supporting children's learning activities.
You'll learn how to observe and assess children's progress.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep children safe.
You'll gain practical experience through work placements in nurseries, schools, and hospitals.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with children, families, and colleagues.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and hands-on work placements in early years settings. Assessment includes written assignments, observations in the workplace, and practical tasks that demonstrate your skills with children. Worthing College has established links with local hospitals, pre-schools, and schools, giving you structured placement experience throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Worthing College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner. Support children's learning and daily care in a nursery.
Nursery assistant. Help qualified staff in a pre-school or nursery setting.
Early years teaching assistant. Support children aged three to seven in a school.
Childminder. Provide home-based childcare, subject to Ofsted registration.
Play worker. Lead play and activity sessions for young children.
Family support worker. Work with families and young children in community settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Early Years Educator. This is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. It's the natural next step after Level 2.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma. Opens routes into school-based support roles.
Level 4 or 5 Early Years Leadership and Management. Suitable if you want to move into a senior or room-leader role.
Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies. Many learners from this course progress to university. Worthing College has a strong track record of student progression to higher education.
