Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course Online – Kent Adult Education

Cost£2,503.00
Duration30 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course. Study online with Kent Adult Education. This early years practitioner course runs over 30 weeks and fits around your existing commitments. You study at your own pace, without travelling to a centre. The course covers child development, safeguarding, communication, and supporting children's learning in early years settings. You'll build an online e-portfolio of evidence, reviewed by your tutor, who gives feedback throughout. The level 2 early years practitioner qualification is set at GCSE standard, so assignments require a confident level of written English.

Who this course is for

This is a Level 2 qualification equating to GCSE (grade A-C) and, therefore, assignments will require this level of competence in English. You should be able to follow spoken and written instructions, read handouts/exercises and take part in group discussions.

This course will include tutor input plus small group work, tutorials and practical workshops. You will receive guidance in producing an online E-portfolio of evidence that will be submitted for assessment.

Tutors will give feedback on homework assignments as well as classroom activities; tutorials will also be included. The assessment of this course includes observations of your working practice within an early years setting following which feedback will be given.

Students should expect to spend approximately 5-8 hours a week working on course assignments in addition to the course hours delivered via Zoom, plus the hours in your early years placement throughout the course. You are required to attend a minimum 90% of the course.

A paid or voluntary early years placement is essential for this course. The placement, which is organised by the student, needs to be in place before the start date of the course. 250 placement hours are required to complete this course. Students also need to have an enhanced DBS check. Students should initially contact their placement to discuss local DBS arrangements. Please note that this may incur an additional cost that is not included in the advertised course fee.

Entry requirements

Visit our website for more information about what you will need to join this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of child development from birth to five years.
  • You'll learn how to support children's communication, language, and literacy.
  • You'll understand safeguarding procedures and how to keep children safe.
  • You'll study how to plan and support play and learning activities.
  • You'll learn about health, wellbeing, and nutrition in early years settings.
  • You'll understand how to work in partnership with parents and carers.
  • You'll build an e-portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your competence.

How you will learn

Learning is delivered online and includes tutor input, small group work, tutorials, and practical workshops. You'll build an e-portfolio of evidence online, which is submitted for assessment. Tutors review your work and give written feedback throughout the course. The course is assessed through assignments completed to GCSE standard. Visit the Kent Adult Education website for full details of entry requirements before you apply.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Kent Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery practitioner. Support children's learning and development in a nursery setting.
  • Nursery assistant. Work alongside qualified staff in early years provision.
  • Childminder assistant. Support a registered childminder in a home setting.
  • Pre-school assistant. Help run sessions for children aged two to four.
  • Early years key worker. Take responsibility for a small group of children's progress.
  • Playgroup worker. Plan and deliver play-based activities for young children.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Early Years Educator. This is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. It allows you to take on greater responsibility and count toward room ratios.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education. Broadens your knowledge across the wider childcare sector.
  • Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid. A practical addition that many early years employers require.

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