Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course in Altrincham. Classes run full-time at Trafford and Stockport College Altrincham Campus. You'll need at least a grade 3 in GCSE English and maths, plus four other GCSEs at grade 3 or above, to apply. The course runs over two years and covers the knowledge and skills needed to support children's learning and development in early years settings. These early years practitioner classes prepare you for work in nurseries and other childcare environments.
Who this course is for
Please contact the College for details as to who this course is aimed for
Entry requirements
Grade 3 or above in English & mathematics. 4 other GCSE�s at grade 3 or above.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of how children grow and develop in the early years.
You'll learn how to plan and support children's play and learning activities.
You'll understand how to keep children safe and promote their health and wellbeing.
You'll study how to observe and assess children's progress.
You'll explore how to work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals.
You'll learn about inclusive practice and how to support children with additional needs.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at the Altrincham Campus, with full-time daytime attendance across two years. Assessment is through a combination of coursework, practical observations, and written tasks. You'll build a portfolio of evidence from your learning and any placement activity. The Diploma structure includes both knowledge-based units and practical components assessed throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Trafford and Stockport College Altrincham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner. Supporting children's learning in a nursery setting.
Early years teaching assistant. Assisting in reception or pre-school classes.
Playgroup worker. Leading activities in community play settings.
Childminder. Providing childcare in a home environment.
Crèche worker. Caring for young children in leisure or workplace crèches.
After-school club assistant. Supporting children outside school hours.
What you could study next
Level 3 Early Years Educator. The qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. A natural next step after completing this Level 2 Diploma.
Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education. Broadens your skills across the wider childcare sector.
T Level in Education and Early Years. A two-year technical qualification for those wanting a deeper route into the profession.
