Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Hackney. Classes run full-time at New City College Hackney Sixth Form Campus. This early years practitioner course runs for 44 weeks and covers the knowledge and skills needed to support young children's development in nursery and early years settings. You'll study child development, safeguarding, communication, and how to plan and support learning activities. The course is open to 16 to 18 year olds. Your level 2 early years practitioner qualification is awarded by NCFE.
Who this course is for
16 to 18
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of how children grow and develop from birth to five years old.
You'll learn how to support children's communication, language, and literacy skills.
You'll understand safeguarding and child protection responsibilities in early years settings.
You'll learn how to plan and support play and learning activities.
You'll develop skills in observing and recording children's progress.
You'll understand health, safety, and welfare requirements in childcare environments.
You'll learn how to work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at New City College Hackney Sixth Form Campus. Assessment includes written assignments, observations of your practice, and knowledge-based tasks. You'll build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your skills and understanding across the units of the Diploma.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Hackney Sixth Form Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner. Support children's learning and daily routines in a nursery.
Nursery assistant. Work alongside qualified staff in early years settings.
Childcare worker. Care for young children in day nurseries or pre-schools.
Playgroup assistant. Support children's play and development in community settings.
Early years teaching assistant. Assist in Reception classes in primary schools.
What you could study next
Level 3 Early Years Educator. This is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and the natural next step after Level 2.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce. Broadens your skills and opens senior practitioner roles.
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid. Often required alongside Level 3 childcare qualifications for nursery work.
