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Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Westminster

Cost£879.00
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Westminster. Classes run at City of Westminster College Paddington Green, full-time during the day over 36 weeks.

The course covers child development, safeguarding, learning through play, and how to plan activities that support young children's wellbeing. You'll also gain hands-on experience through work placements in nurseries and childcare settings. Entry requires two to four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, or a Level 1 qualification. Relevant experience may also be considered.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Practitioner Diploma.

Who this course is for

16-18 Only

Entry requirements

2 - 4 GCSEs (grades 3 and above) OR Level 1 qualification (flexibility may apply), Ideally English or maths at grade 3 - 4, or willingness to study alongside , An interview may be required, we’ll be in touch after you apply to invite you to an interview if needed, Alternative entry via relevant experience may be acceptable ,

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how young children grow and develop from birth to five years old.
  • You'll study safeguarding and how to keep children safe in childcare settings.
  • You'll explore how children learn through play and planned activities.
  • You'll develop skills in supporting children's communication and language.
  • You'll learn how to create safe, nurturing environments for young children.
  • You'll gain practical experience through placements in nurseries and children's centres.
  • You'll study how to work with parents and carers to support children's wellbeing.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and practical work placements in nurseries, schools, and children's centres. Tutors with experience in childcare and education deliver the teaching. Assessment combines coursework, observations in placement settings, and written tasks that test your knowledge of child development and practice.

What you will need to bring

City of Westminster College Paddington Green will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Early Years Practitioner, supports children's learning and development in a nursery or pre-school setting.
  • Nursery Assistant, works alongside practitioners to care for and engage young children.
  • Early Years Assistant, helps plan and deliver activities in a childcare setting.
  • Nursery Practitioner, takes a hands-on role in day-to-day childcare and learning.
  • Playworker, supports children's play in after-school clubs or holiday schemes.
  • Childminder's Assistant, helps a registered childminder care for children at home.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Early Years Educator, the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work and the natural next step after this Diploma.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, broadens your knowledge for senior practitioner roles.
  • Early Years Teacher Status, requires a degree and is awarded through a graduate training route, not a direct step from Level 2.
  • Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid, a short addition that many childcare employers require.
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