Free Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in York. Classes run at York College. This full-time daytime course takes one year and covers the knowledge and skills needed to work with young children in nursery and early years settings. You'll study child development, safeguarding, communication, and how to support children's learning and wellbeing. An initial assessment helps confirm this is the right level for you and shapes your learning plan.
Who this course is for
Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
Entry requirements
Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll develop understanding of how children grow and learn from birth to age five.
You'll learn how to support children's communication, language, and literacy development.
You'll study safeguarding principles and how to keep children safe.
You'll explore how to plan and support play-based learning activities.
You'll learn how to work with parents, carers, and other professionals.
You'll develop knowledge of health, wellbeing, and care routines for young children.
You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in early years settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at York College, combining taught lessons with practical activities. Assessment is likely to include written assignments, observations, and evidence of your knowledge and skills gathered throughout the year. An initial assessment at the start confirms the course is the right fit and helps plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. York College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: support children's learning in a nursery setting.
Early years teaching assistant: assist in Reception or pre-school classes.
Playgroup worker: lead or support sessions in community play settings.
Childminder: care for children in a home-based setting (registration required).
Crèche worker: provide childcare in leisure or community venues.
After-school club assistant: support children aged 4 to 11 in wraparound care.
What you could study next
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. This is the next step if you want to take on greater responsibility in an early years setting.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce: a broader qualification covering leadership and specialist practice.
Apprenticeship in Early Years Educator: earn while you learn at Level 3 with an employer.
