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Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Hackney – New City College Hackney Campus

Cost£879.00
Duration43 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Hackney. Classes run at New City College Hackney Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 43 weeks, giving you time to study alongside other commitments. You'll cover child development, safeguarding, communication with children and families, and supporting learning in early years settings. This level 2 early years practitioner qualification is aimed at learners aged 19 or over. It prepares you for work as a nursery practitioner or in similar childcare roles.

Who this course is for

19 plus

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how children develop from birth through the early years.
  • 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 support children's health, wellbeing, and personal care.
  • You'll explore the roles and responsibilities of an early years practitioner.
  • You'll learn how to work within early years policies and procedures.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at New City College Hackney Campus. Assessment includes written assignments, observations of practice, and evidence gathered from work placements in early years settings. You may also complete professional discussions and reflective accounts to demonstrate your knowledge and skills.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New City College Hackney 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. Helping qualified staff in a nursery or pre-school setting.
  • Childminder's assistant. Supporting a registered childminder in a home setting.
  • Playgroup worker. Leading or assisting activities in a community play setting.
  • Early years key worker. Taking responsibility for a small group of children's progress.
  • After-school club assistant. Supporting children aged 4 to 11 in out-of-school care.

What you could study next

Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma. This is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and the natural next step after Level 2. You could also consider a Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce or a CACHE Level 3 Award, depending on the route your employer or college recommends.

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