Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Slough. Classes run at Slough and Langley College, full-time over 36 weeks. You'll study child development from birth to 7 years, with a focus on the early years birth-to-5 age range. Alongside classroom learning, you'll attend a practical placement in an early years setting throughout the course. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and maths, to enrol. This level 2 early years practitioner qualification is awarded by NCFE CACHE.
Who this course is for
The NCFE CACHE Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry for Early Years Practitioner. (Diploma) has been designed to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to 7 years, with applied knowledge in the early years (birth to 5 years).
Entry requirements
Four GCSE’s at grade 3 or above including English and maths. This is a full-time study programme, and you will be required to be in college all week and attend a practical placement for the duration of the course and this will be in an early year setting to show competence in both skills and knowledge.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of child development from birth to 7 years.
You'll learn how to support babies and young children in early years settings.
You'll understand how to plan and deliver age-appropriate activities.
You'll learn how to observe and assess children's progress.
You'll develop understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
You'll apply your knowledge in a real placement within an early years setting.
You'll build understanding of health, safety, and wellbeing in childcare environments.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Slough and Langley College, combined with a practical placement in an early years setting that runs for the full duration of the course. Assessment covers both your knowledge and your practical competence in the workplace. You'll be assessed on what you know and what you can demonstrate with children in a real setting.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Slough and Langley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: working with children aged birth to 5 in a nursery
Nursery assistant: supporting qualified staff in early years settings
Childcare worker: caring for young children in day nurseries or crèches
Early years keyworker: taking responsibility for a small group of children
Pre-school assistant: supporting learning and play in pre-school settings
Playgroup worker: leading or assisting sessions for young children
What you could study next
Level 3 Early Years Educator (NCFE CACHE or equivalent): the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. This is the natural next step if you want to take on greater responsibility in an early years setting.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce: a broader qualification covering leadership and specialist practice in childcare.
T Level in Education and Early Years: a two-year full-time qualification combining classroom study with an industry placement.
