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Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course at Bispham Campus

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Blackpool and The Fylde College lists a fee of £2,109.60 if you're not eligible. Contact Blackpool and The Fylde College for more info.

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About this course

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Blackpool. Classes run at Bispham Campus, full-time during the day. You'll build knowledge of child development from birth to seven years, with a focus on the early years birth-to-five range. The course also covers professional practice and transferable employability skills. Entry requires GCSE Grade 3 (or equivalent) in English and maths, plus a successful interview with a tutor. The course runs for one year. This is the NCFE Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Practitioner Diploma with certificate.

Who this course is for

This course is now full for September 2026. Applications are currently being accepted for September 2027. This qualification is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to 7 years of age with applied knowledge in the early years (birth to 5 years). It also provides introductory sector knowledge of professional practice to support wider contextual understanding of the EYP route and optional units that provide learners with transferable employability skills.

Entry requirements

GCSE Grade 3 (or equivalent) in English and mathsPlusA successful interview with a tutorThe ability to study independentlyA genuine interest in the subjectGood communication skillsHardworking approach towards the industry

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of child development from birth to seven years, with applied focus on the birth-to-five range.
  • You'll understand how to support babies and young children's learning, play, and wellbeing.
  • You'll explore professional practice in early years settings and what it means to work as an Early Years Practitioner.
  • You'll study the wider context of the early years sector, including relevant frameworks and expectations.
  • You'll build transferable employability skills to support your entry into the sector.

How you will learn

You'll study through classroom-based sessions at Bispham Campus. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks that test your knowledge and understanding of child development and early years practice. You'll need to be able to study independently alongside your classroom learning. The course is delivered full-time over one year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bispham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery practitioner: supporting children's learning and daily care in a nursery
  • Nursery assistant: working alongside qualified staff in early years settings
  • Childcare worker: providing care and activities for young children
  • Playgroup assistant: supporting structured play sessions for under-fives
  • Early years teaching assistant: helping in Reception and Key Stage 1 classrooms

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. This is the natural next step if you want to take on greater responsibility in an early years setting.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education: broadens your knowledge and opens routes into senior practitioner roles.
  • Level 4 or 5 qualifications in Early Years Leadership: for those aiming toward room leader or management positions.
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