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Level 2 Early Years Course in Middlesbrough

CostFREE
Duration1 week
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Early Years Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Middlesbrough College, part-time during the day. The course covers caring for and educating children aged 0 to 11, giving you the knowledge and skills needed to work in early years and primary settings. You'll need a good level of English and maths and a two-week work experience placement. The course takes one week of classroom study. This free early years course for adults is a recognised step toward Level 3 qualifications in Early Years Education, Teaching and Learning Support, and Children and Young People.

Who this course is for

This qualification covers a range of key subject areas that provide learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to care for and educate children aged between 0 and 11 years. It has been designed to support learners to progress on to Level 3 qualifications across a number of sectors, including the Early Years Educator sector, the Supporting Teaching and Learning sector, and the Children and Young People sector.

Entry requirements

Good level of English and maths (working towards L2) 2 Week work experience placement

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of how to care for children aged 0 to 11 in early years and primary settings.
  • You'll learn how to support children's learning and development at different ages and stages.
  • You'll build understanding of safeguarding and the duty of care for children.
  • You'll explore how to communicate effectively with children, families, and colleagues.
  • You'll gain awareness of health, safety, and wellbeing in childcare environments.
  • You'll understand the different settings where early years and primary education takes place.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom at Middlesbrough College. You'll be assessed through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that test your understanding of childcare theory and practice. The two-week work experience placement is a required part of the course and gives you direct experience in an early years or primary setting.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Middlesbrough College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery assistant: support children's play and learning in a nursery setting.
  • Nursery practitioner: care for and educate children aged 0 to 5.
  • Classroom support assistant: help teachers in primary school classrooms.
  • Playgroup worker: lead or assist in community play and early learning groups.
  • After-school club assistant: supervise and engage children in after-school activities.
  • Childminder: care for children in a home-based setting (registration required).

What you could study next

This early years qualification is designed as a stepping stone to Level 3 study. You could progress to a Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma, which is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. You might also consider a Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning if you want to work in schools, or a Level 3 in Children and Young People. These Level 3 qualifications open up more senior roles and higher pay in childcare and education settings.

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