Free Level 2 The Early Years Practitioner Course in Manchester. Evening classes run at Greenheys Adult Learning Centre, so you can study without giving up your daytime commitments. Over 36 weeks, you'll build the knowledge and skills needed to work with young children in nurseries and early years settings. The course covers child development, safeguarding, communication, and supporting children's learning and wellbeing. Level 2 The Early Years Practitioner Qualification is awarded by TQUK. It's a recognised route into nursery work and early years roles.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll understand how young children grow and develop from birth to five years.
You'll learn how to support children's communication, language, and literacy.
You'll apply safeguarding principles and know how to keep children safe.
You'll support children's physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.
You'll learn how to plan and support play and learning activities.
You'll understand how to work in partnership with parents and carers.
You'll follow health, safety, and welfare requirements in early years settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Greenheys Adult Learning Centre. Assessment is a mix of written work, observations in a childcare setting, and practical tasks. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing your skills and knowledge. Some units require you to complete placement hours in an early years environment, where your practice will be observed and assessed.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Greenheys Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: working with children aged 0 to 5 in a nursery
Nursery assistant: supporting qualified staff in a nursery setting
Early years worker: delivering play and learning activities in a preschool
Childminder assistant: supporting a registered childminder at home
Playgroup assistant: helping run sessions in a community playgroup
After-school club assistant: supporting children aged 4 to 11 in wraparound care
What you could study next
Level 3 Early Years Educator (various awarding bodies): the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. Many employers require Level 3 for senior or room-leader roles.
Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce: broader qualification covering work with children up to age 19.
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid: often required alongside early years qualifications for employment in registered settings.
