Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run at Rush Green Campus, part-time during the day. Fee discounts and exemptions may be available depending on your circumstances, and fees may apply for others. Contact the college for details. The course runs for 175 hours and covers the knowledge and skills needed to support young children's care and development in early years settings. It suits anyone who can commit to daytime early years practitioner classes alongside other responsibilities. You'll work toward the NCFE Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Practitioner Diploma.
Who this course is for
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
Entry requirements
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
What you will learn
You'll learn how children grow and develop from birth to five years old.
You'll study how to support children's play, learning, and communication.
You'll understand safeguarding and how to keep children safe.
You'll learn about health, wellbeing, and personal care routines in early years settings.
You'll explore how to work with parents, carers, and other professionals.
You'll develop knowledge of equality, diversity, and inclusion in childcare.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Rush Green Campus. You'll be assessed through a combination of written assignments, observations, and practical tasks that reflect real early years practice. Contact Rush Green Campus directly for full details of how assessment is structured on this course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rush Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner. Support children's learning in a nursery setting.
Nursery assistant. Help qualified staff in day-to-day childcare.
Playgroup assistant. Work with young children 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.
What you could study next
Level 3 Early Years Educator. This is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. It's the natural next step if you want to take on more responsibility in an early years setting.
Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education. Broadens your skills across a wider range of childcare environments.
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid. A short add-on qualification many early years employers ask for.
