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Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Course Online – Impact Futures The Urban Building

Cost£2,160.00
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 The Early Years Practitioner Course. Study online at your own pace over 12 months. This programme builds the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to work in a childcare setting under the supervision of an Early Years Educator. It covers the core areas of early years practice and is suited to nursery assistants and childminding assistants working in a childcare role. You must be able to meet the programme requirements through your current job role.

Who this course is for

This level 2 training programme develops the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work in a childcare setting under the supervision of an Early Years Educator.

It is suitable for nursery and childminding assistants.

Entry requirements

You must be able to commit to the full length of the programme, and be able to meet the programme modules through your job role.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of child development in the early years
  • You'll learn how to support children's learning and play under supervision
  • You'll understand safeguarding and welfare requirements in childcare settings
  • You'll learn how to support children's health, safety and wellbeing
  • You'll develop the behaviours and professional standards expected in early years practice
  • You'll understand how to work with parents and carers to support children

How you will learn

You'll study online, working through the programme modules at a pace that fits around your job role. Assessment is linked to your day-to-day work in a childcare setting. You'll need to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills and behaviours through your role. The programme is delivered over 12 months.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Impact Futures The Urban Building will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery assistant: supporting children's learning under an Early Years Educator
  • Childminding assistant: helping a registered childminder with daily care
  • Nursery practitioner: working in a nursery room with young children
  • Early years support worker: assisting in a pre-school or day nursery
  • Playgroup assistant: supporting structured play sessions for young children

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. This is the natural next step if you want to take on greater responsibility without supervision.
  • Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare: if you want to move into residential or community settings working with older children and young people.
  • Level 4 Early Years Lead Practitioner: a specialist qualification for experienced practitioners moving into a senior or leadership role.
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