Level 2 Early Years Education and Care Course in Southwark
CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 2 An Introduction to Early Years Education and Care Course in Southwark. Classes run at Southwark Adult Learning Service, with daytime sessions designed to fit around other commitments. This an introduction to early years education and care qualification covers working with children aged five and under, combining classroom learning with 260 hours of placement experience. The course runs over 36 weeks part-time. To join, you'll need at least Level 1 in spoken and written English and a Welcome Host award.
Who this course is for
Prepares learners to work with children ages five years and under. Learners are required to do 260 hours placement in addition to the classroom time
Entry requirements
minimum Level 1 in spoken and written English who already have a Welcome Host award
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of child development from birth to five years.
You'll learn how to support children's play, learning, and communication.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep children safe.
You'll explore how to work with parents and carers effectively.
You'll gain practical experience through 260 hours of placement with young children.
You'll learn about health, wellbeing, and nutrition in early years settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Southwark Adult Learning Service, supported by 260 hours of work placement in an early years setting. Assessment is through a combination of coursework, observations in placement, and written tasks. Your classroom learning and placement experience are assessed together to build a complete picture of your skills and knowledge.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Southwark Adult Learning Service will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will also need to arrange or be placed in a suitable early years setting to complete your 260 hours of placement.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery assistant: support children's learning in a nursery setting.
Nursery practitioner: work directly with children aged birth to five.
Playgroup worker: run activities in community play settings.
Childminder's assistant: support a registered childminder at home.
Early years key worker: take responsibility for a small group of children.
After-school club assistant: support children in wraparound care settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Early Years Educator (e.g. CACHE or NCFE): the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. This is the natural next step if you want to progress to a senior practitioner role.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce: a broader qualification covering leadership and specialist practice in early years settings.
Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning: useful if you're also interested in primary school settings.
