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Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Southend-on-Sea

Cost£2,503.00
Duration180 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start16 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Southend-on-Sea. Classes run at Southend Adult Community College, part-time during the day.

The course covers child development, safeguarding, and how to support children's learning and wellbeing. You'll also study communication, health and safety, and working with families. The course involves around 180 hours of study. It suits anyone who wants to work in nurseries, playgroups, or childcare settings.

You'll finish with the City and Guilds Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner.

Who this course is for

Our vocational courses are designed to help you develop practical skills, gain recognised qualifications, and prepare for employment or career progression. With a strong focus on real-world learning, many courses include hands-on experience and industry insight to help you build confidence and workplace-ready skills.

Whether you�re looking to start a new career, return to work, or progress in your current role, we offer supportive training across a range of sectors including health and social care, childcare, hospitality, business, and employability. Many courses also provide clear progression routes into further study, apprenticeships, or employment.

Learn in a supportive environment, develop valuable skills, and take the next step towards your future.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how children develop from birth to five years old.
  • You'll understand how to keep children safe and follow safeguarding procedures.
  • You'll support children's play, learning, and early education.
  • You'll communicate effectively with children, families, and colleagues.
  • You'll learn how to promote children's health and wellbeing.
  • You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in early years settings.
  • You'll develop skills to work as part of a childcare team.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical activities. Assessment includes written assignments, observations in a childcare setting, and a portfolio of evidence. You'll need access to an early years setting to complete the practical elements. Your tutor will support you throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Southend Adult Community College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Early Years Practitioner, works with children aged birth to five in nurseries or preschools.
  • Nursery Assistant, supports children's daily activities and learning in a nursery setting.
  • Nursery Practitioner, delivers early years education in a registered childcare setting.
  • Early Years Assistant, helps qualified staff in schools or children's centres.
  • Playworker, supports children's play in after-school clubs or play centres.
  • Childminder, provides childcare for children in a home setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Early Years Educator, the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, allowing you to take greater responsibility in a childcare setting.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, a broader qualification for those wanting to work across a range of childcare roles.
  • Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid, a practical add-on that many childcare employers require.
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