Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Redbridge. Classes run at New City College Chadwell Heath Campus, full-time during the day. This early years practitioner qualification is aimed at 16 to 18 year olds and runs for 44 weeks. You'll develop the knowledge and skills to support children's learning, development, and wellbeing in early years settings. The course covers child development, safeguarding, communication, and working with families.
Who this course is for
16 to 18
What you will learn
You'll understand how children develop from birth to five years old.
You'll learn how to support children's play, learning, and communication.
You'll study safeguarding principles and how to keep children safe.
You'll explore how to work with parents, carers, and other professionals.
You'll develop knowledge of health, wellbeing, and personal care routines.
You'll learn how to observe and assess children's progress.
You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in early years settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at New City College Chadwell Heath Campus. Assessment includes written assignments, observations, and practical tasks that reflect real early years work. You may also complete a work placement as part of the course. Your progress will be assessed against the requirements of the NCFE qualification throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Chadwell Heath 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. Work alongside qualified staff in early years rooms.
Childcare worker. Provide care and activities for young children.
Playgroup assistant. Support structured play sessions for under-fives.
After-school club assistant. Care for children in wraparound settings.
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 opens the door to working as a qualified practitioner counted in ratio.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce. A broader route covering the same career level with a wider range of specialist units.
T Level in Education and Early Years. A two-year technical qualification for those wanting a deeper grounding before entering the workforce or moving into higher education.
