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Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in South Shields

Cost£630.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Oct 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in South Shields. Classes run at South Tyneside College, full-time during the day.

The course covers child development, safeguarding, communication, and supporting children's learning and wellbeing. You'll also study how to work with families and other professionals. The course typically takes one year to complete.

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

Who this course is for

Programme Title = STASS | Course Title = Teaching Assistant Courses (STC) | Qualification Aim Reference = 61045871 | Qualification Aim Title = Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Practitioner (Diploma) | College Delivery Area = Professional and Creative Studies (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)

Entry requirements

No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how children develop physically, emotionally, and socially.
  • You'll study safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
  • You'll develop skills in supporting children's play and learning activities.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with children and their families.
  • You'll understand how to work as part of an early years team.
  • You'll explore health, safety, and wellbeing in early years settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at South Tyneside College. Assessment is likely to include written assignments, observations, and practical tasks linked to early years settings. Contact the college to confirm the full assessment approach for this course.

What you will need to bring

South Tyneside College 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.
  • Early Years Assistant, works alongside qualified staff in a childcare setting.
  • Nursery Assistant, helps with daily care and activities for young children.
  • Nursery Practitioner, delivers play-based learning in a nursery environment.
  • Playgroup Worker, supports children's activities in a community play setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator, the next step for those wanting to take on more responsibility in a nursery or childcare setting.
  • Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid, a short qualification many early years employers require.
  • Early Years Teacher Status, for those who want to lead practice in early years settings, though this requires a degree and further training.
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