Free Level 2 The Early Years Practitioner Course in Wigan. Classes run at Wigan and Leigh College, full-time during the day. You'll build the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to support children from birth to five years in childcare settings. Work placements run alongside your classroom studies. A clear DBS check is required to take part. The course runs for 35 weeks. Entry requires a minimum of five GCSEs graded 9 to 3, including English or maths.
Who this course is for
If you want a rewarding career working in a childcare setting we have number of routes for you to follow. This course will provide you knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work in this area. This qualification will consider you qualified to support young children from birth to 5 years. This course is specifically for adults. You will need to have a clear DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) to work in the childcare sector. Work placements will supplement your studies, and our industry professional tutors will help you to maximise your full potential.
Entry requirements
A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-3 including English or maths.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to support the development and wellbeing of children from birth to five years.
You'll study safeguarding and child protection procedures in early years settings.
You'll learn how to plan and deliver age-appropriate activities.
You'll develop skills in observing and assessing children's progress.
You'll understand how to work in partnership with parents and carers.
You'll learn about health, safety, and hygiene in childcare environments.
You'll develop communication skills for working with children and colleagues.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Wigan and Leigh College, supported by work placements in childcare settings. Assessment combines written assignments, observations in the workplace, and evidence gathered from your placement. The work placement element gives you direct experience with children, which forms a core part of your assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wigan and Leigh College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to arrange a clear DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check before beginning your placement.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: supporting children's learning and daily care in a nursery
Nursery assistant: helping qualified staff in a nursery or pre-school setting
Childminder's assistant: supporting a registered childminder with young children
Early years keyworker: taking responsibility for a small group of children's development
Playgroup worker: leading or supporting sessions in a community play setting
Crèche worker: providing short-stay childcare in leisure or community venues
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma for the 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 Award in Paediatric First Aid: often required or strongly recommended for those working with young children.
Level 5 Early Childhood Studies Degree or Foundation Degree: for those considering a move into early years leadership or teaching.
