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Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Lewisham

Cost£9,000.00
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Lewisham. Classes run at Lewisham College, full-time during the day. The course runs for 35 weeks and covers the knowledge and skills needed to work with babies and young children from birth to 7 years, with a focus on the 0 to 5 age range in early years settings. You'll need two GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English Language and Maths, or Functional Skills Level 1. This level 2 early years practitioner qualification is a recognised step toward Level 3 Early Years roles and further study.

Who this course is for

The course aims to provide learners with a solid foundation in the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to 7 years, with an emphasis on practical application within early years settings for ages 0–5. It is designed to develop essential skills and competencies required for working effectively in early years environments. The course prepares learners for employment in early years roles or for progression to Level 3 Early Years qualifications; for those aged 16–18, there are also pathways to access further advanced training, such as Level 3 T Levels.

Entry requirements

You will need two GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English Language and Maths or Functional Skills L1.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of child development from birth to 7 years.
  • You'll learn how to support children's learning and play in early years settings.
  • You'll understand how to promote the health, safety, and wellbeing of young children.
  • You'll explore how to observe and assess children's progress.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with children, families, and colleagues.
  • You'll develop understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
  • You'll build practical skills for working in nurseries and other early years environments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Lewisham College, combining taught lessons with practical application. Assessment is linked to early years settings, reflecting the hands-on nature of the work. You'll be assessed on your knowledge and understanding of working with young children, as well as your practical competencies in an early years environment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lewisham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery practitioner. Support children's learning and daily care in a nursery.
  • Nursery assistant. Help qualified staff in a nursery or pre-school setting.
  • Childcare worker. Work with young children in a day nursery or creche.
  • Early years teaching assistant. Support children aged 3 to 5 in a school reception class.
  • Playgroup assistant. Help run sessions for children in a community playgroup.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Early Years Educator. The next step for those wanting to take on greater responsibility in a nursery or early years setting. This is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work.
  • Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce. A broader qualification covering leadership and specialist areas within early years practice.
  • T Level in Education and Early Years. A two-year full-time qualification for those considering a career in teaching or childcare.
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